Rebecca Smith , LICSW, LCSW

Rebecca Smith is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in West Virginia and Virginia, holding LICSW and LCSW credentials, licenses that indicate advanced qualifications in clinical social work. With nine years of professional experience, she focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges related to self-esteem, motivation, and addiction.

She engages clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's unique needs and goals. Rebecca draws on approaches that emphasize collaboration and practical skills to support coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, parenting and caregiver stress, career issues, sleep difficulties, and emotional regulation. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and seeks to create a supportive environment where clients can build confidence, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Rebecca Smith commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and focuses on understanding each person's experience so they feel heard and supported. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical techniques for reducing reactivity and improving emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rebecca works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress and circumstances evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Rebecca is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to connect when scheduling or mobility is a concern and support consistent engagement in therapy with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor care to everyday life.