Rebecca ​S​t​.​ ​J​a​m​e​s

CSW-PIP, LMSW

Michigan

Warm, strengths-focused social worker

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At a glance

Credentials

CSW-PIP, LMSW

License

CSW-PIP, South Dakota / 6148; LMSW, Michigan / 6801116028

NPI

1427546886

Experience

4 years

Languages

English

Location

Michigan

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1. About Rebecca

   Rebecca St. James is a Licensed Master Social Worker who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She brings a calm, respectful presence and aims to build a trusting relationship so people can talk openly about hard things. Rebecca encourages clients to use their strengths as they work toward clear, practical goals.

   Rebecca draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s voice and choices. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients accept difficult feelings while moving toward values-driven action.

   Her experience includes supporting people facing trauma, abuse, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and panic disorder, as well as those managing parenting stress, anger, self-esteem concerns, and isolation. She also works with issues like body image, divorce and separation, and seasonal mood changes.

   Rebecca has four years of clinical experience and holds the credentials CSW-PIP and LMSW. She practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. She approaches each session with respect and a focus on practical steps the person can use between meetings.

   Rebecca invites people to name specific goals and then co-create a plan to reach them. She meets clients where they are and adjusts strategies as needs change, emphasizing small consistent steps that fit into daily life.

2. How Rebecca’s approaches work in online therapy

   Rebecca commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside a client-centered stance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then move toward actions that matter to them. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person’s own reasons for change and building motivation in a respectful, nonjudgmental way.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Rebecca will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. She then collaborates with the person to try strategies and adjust them over time so sessions fit real life and feel useful.
   
   Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also allows quick check-ins when a shorter session makes more sense, and can work well when a person prefers talking without commuting. Licensed professionals often find these practical benefits help therapy stay consistent with day-to-day life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

   Additional focus areas

   Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

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

   Experience

   4+ years

   Listed in

   South Dakota, Michigan

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does she help with?

   She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life changes. Her practice also addresses parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, self-harm thoughts, and issues like body image and loneliness.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is client-centered and strengths-based. She focuses on a trusting relationship and practical steps clients can use between sessions.

   What is her clinical background?

   She has four years of clinical experience working with people coping with mood disorders, trauma, and stress. Her work draws on CBT, ACT, DBT elements, and Motivational Interviewing.

   What credentials and region are listed?

   She holds CSW-PIP and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.

   Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

   Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

   What session formats does she offer?

   Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

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

   How do I begin working with her?

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

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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