Rebecca Smith, LICSW, LCSW
Practical, story-focused therapy for everyday struggles
Details
| Name | Rebecca Smith |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW, LCSW |
| Based in | West Virginia |
| Licensed in | West Virginia, Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Rebecca
Rebecca Smith is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in West Virginia. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and brings nine years of professional experience to her work. She focuses on practical help for everyday struggles and listens first to understand each person's story.
Rebecca helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also supports those facing addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strains, and career transitions.
Background and approach
Her work includes concerns such as codependency, attachment and family of origin issues, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. Rebecca uses straightforward, conversational sessions. She adapts the pace and focus to what each person needs.
Sessions often involve looking at the stories people tell about themselves and testing small changes to see what helps in daily life. Her approach draws on Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other tools. She brings mindfulness and motivational interviewing when those strategies match a client's goals.
She aims to help people notice patterns, reclaim strengths, and build practical coping skills. Rebecca frames therapy as a collaborative process. She expects to hear about what matters most to the client, set clear short-term goals, and adjust the plan over time.
People who want a respectful, down-to-earth therapist who focuses on usable steps often find her style a good fit.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Rebecca works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Rebecca among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rebecca among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Rebecca among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Rebecca among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rebecca among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rebecca among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Rebecca among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rebecca directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Rebecca directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How therapy styles work online
Rebecca often uses Narrative Therapy, which helps people reframe the stories they tell about their lives and separate problems from identity; this can help with grief, trauma, relationship issues, and feelings of emptiness. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting a person's own direction for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used when helpful, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings to test practical steps that can reduce anxiety or improve sleep.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the person's goals and preferences. Sessions begin with clear goals and are adjusted over time based on what helps.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give options that match daily life. Video calls let people see facial cues and do deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day. These formats make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while managing work, caregiving, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Rebecca address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleep issues, parenting strain, career changes, and related areas such as codependency and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens for personal stories, helps people notice unhelpful patterns, and tries out small changes that can improve daily life.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in West Virginia and is licensed as LICSW in West Virginia and LCSW in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she provide?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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