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Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith

LMHC, LPC

Therapist · Massachusetts · 16+ years of experience

Practical support for stress and anger

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  • 16 years experience
  • LMHC and LPC
  • Evidence informed methods

About Rebecca

Rebecca Smith is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing overwhelming stress, anger, anxiety, and changes in mood. She has 16 years of experience and works with individuals dealing with grief, addiction, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. Rebecca aims to make the first steps feel doable and clear for someone who is worried or unsure.

She uses a mix of approaches rather than a single technique. That means sessions focus on practical tools tailored to the person in front of her. Rebecca listens first, then helps identify small, manageable changes that reduce distress and increase daily coping.

Rebecca draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices in her work. She also applies client-centered principles to keep conversations grounded in the client's goals and values. These methods are used to address problems such as addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship conflict, and chronic pain concerns.

Her background includes licenses as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. Rebecca trained and practiced across different settings over 16 years, bringing that experience into one-on-one sessions that aim for steady progress.

People who reach out can expect straightforward, empathetic support focused on real-life coping. Rebecca helps clients break down problems into steps, practice new skills, and reconnect with sources of meaning and purpose.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Texas, Massachusetts

Languages

English

How Rebecca blends proven approaches for online work

Rebecca commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into sessions. ACT helps clients clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, which can be useful for issues like anger, grief, and life changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep.

She also uses client-centered therapy ideas to keep the work grounded in each person's goals. Finding a good fit is collaborative: the therapist and client choose which approaches to emphasize based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress and challenges emerge.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it helpful for practicing skills in their everyday routines while keeping momentum between appointments.

At a glance

Listed location
Massachusetts
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 17366
License (Massachusetts)
LMHC · No. LMHC10002049
NPI
1699976050

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rebecca address?

Rebecca works with issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and trauma and abuse.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She uses an eclectic, practical style that focuses on listening first and then teaching skills clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Rebecca brings 16 years of experience working in varied clinical settings and with a wide range of concerns.

What credentials and region are listed for Rebecca?

She holds MA LMHC and TX LPC credentials and is listed as practicing in Massachusetts.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a therapy relationship?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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