Rebekah Verdugo , LICSW

Rebekah Verdugo is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with nine years of clinical experience supporting people through addiction, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. She draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches to help clients build coping skills, increase self-esteem, and navigate life changes, meeting people where they are and working collaboratively toward meaningful goals.

Known for a calm, nonjudgmental presence, Rebekah creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. Her work emphasizes practical strategies for managing stress, panic, obsessive patterns, and substance use, while also attending to co-occurring concerns such as codependency, compassion fatigue, and communication difficulties in relationships.

Rebekah aims to empower clients to discover clearer values and more sustainable ways of living. Whether addressing depression, bipolar symptoms, phobias, or challenges with motivation and confidence, she supports clients through a compassionate, strengths-based process that honors each person’s unique path to change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Rebekah integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered practices to support change in an online setting. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be helpful for issues such as anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation. CBT offers practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for panic, OCD symptoms, mood disorders, and stress management. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps clients access their own strengths and solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rebekah works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt strategies over time so care remains responsive and effective.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals. These options allow therapy to continue across life transitions, reduce travel time, and accommodate varying communication styles while preserving a collaborative therapeutic relationship.