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Rebecca Phelps-Smith

Rebecca Phelps-Smith

LICSW

Massachusetts

Practical support for people facing stressful times

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Massachusetts / 121363; LICSW, Washington / LW61658466
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Massachusetts

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    • Solution-focused strategies
    • Motivational techniques
    • Mindfulness and CBT

    About Rebecca

    Rebecca Phelps-Smith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low self-worth, depression, or major life changes. Her style is practical and solution-focused, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable.

    She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques to support change. Sessions often include clear, concrete strategies for coping with symptoms. Rebecca also draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives when exploring deeper patterns that affect mood and relationships.

    Her background includes work in emergency services and crisis intervention. That experience informs how she approaches vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. She has 15 years of clinical work supporting people who face intense job-related stress, including law enforcement and first responders.

    Rebecca works with issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, relationship concerns, and attention-deficit challenges. She also addresses caregiver stress, body image, panic, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and seasonal mood changes. Her approach balances short-term problem solving with attention to longer-term patterns.

    Getting started involves choosing the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to availability. Fees vary with location and the therapy subscription can be canceled at any time.

  2. How Rebecca’s approaches work in online therapy

    Rebecca uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to set realistic goals. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making a shift in behavior or habits.

    She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the person. This helps people feel heard and figure out their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rebecca will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting as needed over time. The aim is to build practical skills and clearer understanding together.

    Session formats are not detailed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-in sessions when schedules demand it. It can also allow for flexible pacing when processing difficult material, while keeping the focus on what helps the person move forward.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Massachusetts, Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Rebecca help people with?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and career issues, as well as trauma, grief, and substance use concerns.

    What therapy style can I expect in sessions?

    Sessions are practical and client-centered, using solution-focused plans and elements of cognitive behavioral work to address symptoms and daily challenges.

    How many years has she practiced clinically?

    She has 15 years of clinical experience working across settings, including emergency services and crisis intervention.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) operating in Massachusetts.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does payment and cost work?

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

    How do I begin therapy with Rebecca?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's 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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