- Practical skills
- Compassionate support
- Goal focused
About Rebecca
Rebecca Boardman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in West Virginia. She has 14 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, mood shifts, or life transitions. She aims to treat everyone with dignity and respect, and she speaks plainly and directly in sessions to help clients take practical steps forward.
Rebecca uses clear, interactive methods in therapy. She works with thoughts and everyday habits to help people change patterns that cause distress. Sessions often involve learning new skills, trying short activities, and setting small goals that fit into daily life.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from West Virginia University and a long clinical history supporting people with complex challenges. Rebecca has worked with concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship struggles, parenting strain, and sleeping or eating difficulties. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and career changes.
Rebecca draws from several evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and client-centered practices. She adapts methods to each person’s needs and focuses on practical changes rather than abstract theory.
Her style is straightforward and empathetic. She encourages commitment to small, steady steps and partners with clients to reach realistic goals. To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.
Rebecca uses clear, interactive methods in therapy. She works with thoughts and everyday habits to help people change patterns that cause distress. Sessions often involve learning new skills, trying short activities, and setting small goals that fit into daily life.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from West Virginia University and a long clinical history supporting people with complex challenges. Rebecca has worked with concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship struggles, parenting strain, and sleeping or eating difficulties. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and career changes.
Rebecca draws from several evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and client-centered practices. She adapts methods to each person’s needs and focuses on practical changes rather than abstract theory.
Her style is straightforward and empathetic. She encourages commitment to small, steady steps and partners with clients to reach realistic goals. To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
West Virginia, Ohio
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It often focuses on small, steady changes and practical exercises to reduce distress and increase meaningful activity.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches specific skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and patterns that affect daily functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques to tolerate distress, regulate emotion, and communicate more effectively.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day reality. That may mean combining techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
If you prefer to work online, confirm the available session options before booking. Rebecca’s clinical methods translate well to remote sessions because they emphasize skills, brief exercises, and homework that people can use between meetings. Online care can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or family, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rebecca help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping and eating problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and career challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is interactive and client-centered, with straightforward and empathetic guidance. Sessions focus on skills, practical activities, and small goals that fit into everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with people facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is credentialed as LISW and LICSW and practices in West Virginia.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats handled?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
What does therapy cost and how do sessions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.