Rebecca Levenson-Smith , MD, LCPC

Rebecca Levenson-Smith is a Maryland-based mental health professional with an MD (medical doctor) and an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and eleven years of clinical experience. Her pathway to counseling included teaching high school students with emotional and behavioral disorders and a creative foundation in art, experiences that continue to inform her therapeutic style and her emphasis on insight and expression.

Her work in community mental health has spanned school-based programs, in-home support, office settings, and telehealth, giving her a broad perspective on how to meet people where they are. She has supported children, adolescents, families, couples, groups, and individual adult clients from diverse backgrounds through a wide range of challenges, including stressful life changes, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, trauma, relationship strain, grief, and psychosis.

In couples work she focuses on repairing trust, improving communication, and strengthening emotional intimacy. She draws on a psychodynamic foundation while integrating practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, Gestalt methods, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness practices, and somatic approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

Rebecca collaborates with clients to develop clear goals, deepen understanding of symptoms, and build coping strategies that reinforce strengths and support meaningful change. She aims to meet clients where they are and to provide steady support as they work toward their therapeutic objectives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rebecca uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values, accept difficult emotions, and take meaningful action toward a life they value. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by encouraging present-moment awareness and behavior change aligned with personal priorities.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections. This approach supports work on trust, intimacy, and managing relational triggers, making it helpful for couples and individuals dealing with attachment-related concerns.

Rebecca approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that the right approach may evolve over time. She works together with clients to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust strategies based on what fits the client's needs, preferences, and stage of change.

Online therapy with Rebecca can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and integrate therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to each person.