Rebecca Boardman

Rebecca Boardman greets people who are feeling overwhelmed, angry, or stuck. She is Rebecca Boardman, LISW, LICSW, and she approaches each person with respect and a direct, caring manner. Her style is interactive and practical, aimed at helping people manage strong emotions and daily struggles.

She has 14 years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work from West Virginia University. Rebecca has focused study in trauma-related care and has worked with people facing addiction, ADHD, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, and stress. She also supports concerns like body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and attachment-related issues.

Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. Rebecca uses tools drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, and client-centered methods. She blends activities and skills practice with conversation to help people try new ways of responding in day-to-day life.

Her work emphasizes practical steps and honest talk. Rebecca aims to help people build skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and coping with change. She frames goals around what matters to each person and checks in on progress as they go.

People who choose her can expect an empathic, no-nonsense approach that focuses on real problems and real solutions. If someone is ready to take a step, she uses clear plans and repeated practice to support change.

How therapy methods translate to online work

Rebecca uses cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, and depressive thoughts. CBT often includes homework and short skill practice between sessions to help people apply what they learn.

She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, which helps people clarify values and take actions that match those values even when emotions are strong. ACT can be useful for managing anger, stress, and life changes by teaching acceptance and committed action. Attachment-based ideas appear in her work as well, helping people understand relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape their plan as they go.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available session formats so you can pick the one that best fits your schedule and tech setup.