Rebecca Kinnunen

Rebecca Kinnunen is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of practice in Wisconsin. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, anger, and major life changes. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make the therapy space feel safe for people to talk about what matters to them.

She believes clients know their own stories and brings a strengths-based view to each session. Rebecca listens for what is working and what feels stuck, then offers practical ways to move forward. Conversations tend to focus on manageable steps people can try between sessions.

Rebecca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems such as anger and recurring conflict. She supports people who want clearer communication, better coping skills, or a plan to handle stressful situations. Sessions typically explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a straightforward way.

Her work includes attention to issues that often come with life transitions, such as aging concerns, blended family dynamics, workplace stress, and challenges faced by young adults. She also addresses substance concerns, body image, guilt, and relationship-related patterns like codependency and jealousy.

Rebecca frames therapy as a partnership. She encourages people to set goals and to test small changes. The focus is on building useful skills and gaining clarity so daily life becomes more manageable.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Rebecca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach emphasizes identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress or anger, then testing small changes to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning. This helps with anxiety, recurring anger, and relationship patterns.

Another approachable technique centers on building coping skills and communication strategies. Sessions teach simple tools for managing strong emotions, calming down during conflict, and speaking more clearly with others. These skills can be practiced between sessions and adjusted to each person's goals.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which techniques fit best with a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set goals and check progress, changing course when something is not helpful.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make attending sessions easier by reducing travel and fitting therapy into a busy schedule. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and can support steady progress through regular meetings without claiming a particular format is offered.