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LMHC, LPC

Rebecca Smith, LMHC, LPC

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Rebecca

Rebecca Smith is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, mood difficulties, and a range of life changes.

Background and approach

She brings 16 years of clinical experience and works from the view that clients carry strengths and resources they can use to move toward a more satisfying life. Rebecca emphasizes empowerment and practical support while guiding clients through transitions and coping challenges.

Her style blends several evidence-informed methods, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and Mindfulness practices to tailor interventions to each person. Rebecca listens closely to each client story, identifies immediate priorities, and uses targeted techniques to address symptoms such as sleep disruption, anger, low self-esteem, and attention-related difficulties like ADHD.

She is licensed in both Massachusetts and Texas as an LMHC and LPC and adapts tools to match individual goals and pace.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Rebecca integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practical ways during online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while identifying personal values to guide meaningful action; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on recognizing unhelpful thinking patterns and building skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which is useful for anxiety, mood issues, sleep problems, and addiction-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Rebecca discusses goals and preferences with each client and tailors techniques from these and other evidence-informed methods to fit individual needs, adjusting pacing and tools as progress unfolds so that therapy aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods and allow therapists to use interactive exercises, mindfulness practices, and skill coaching in ways that suit each person’s routine and access needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rebecca commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, trauma, sleep difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is eclectic and client-centered, combining acceptance and mindfulness-based strategies with cognitive and behavioral techniques to create a practical, goal-oriented therapy experience.
How long has she practiced?
Rebecca has 16 years of professional experience working with diverse clinical concerns and tailoring treatment plans to meet individual needs.
Where is Rebecca licensed and based?
She holds licensure as an LMHC and an LPC with credential details MA LMHC LMHC10002049 and TX LPC 17366, and she is associated with practice work in Massachusetts.
Does she work with clients in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not listed as providing services in other languages and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Rebecca offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

Texas, Massachusetts

Languages

English