- Focus on sleep
- Practical tools
- Mindful approach
About Rebecca
Rebecca Phelps-Smith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. She focuses on helping people who are worn down by stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, or major life changes. Her approach aims to make daily life feel more manageable and to restore better sleep and rest where possible.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Rebecca listens first and then helps people set small, doable goals. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's priorities and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thoughts and habits that interfere with rest and mood.
Rebecca brings 15 years of clinical experience across hospital and crisis settings. That background informs how she supports people after traumatic events, panic episodes, or caregiving strain. She has worked with first responders and others in high-stress jobs and understands the toll of repeated exposure to crisis.
In sessions she combines evidence-based techniques with mindfulness and motivational interviewing. This mix helps clients rebuild routines, reduce nighttime rumination, and handle setbacks without harsh self-judgment. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps.
She also uses psychodynamic ideas to notice long-standing patterns that affect sleep and relationships. Over time, this can make habits and choices clearer so different decisions feel possible. To begin, clients answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to Rebecca's availability.
How Rebecca’s approaches work in online therapy
Rebecca often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which begins by following what matters most to the client and building sessions around their priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and sets a pace that fits their needs.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on method that identifies unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with small, testable changes. CBT is commonly used for insomnia, anxiety, and mood problems because it targets the routines and thinking that keep symptoms going.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Rebecca will talk with clients about their goals, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust as needed so therapy stays practical and relevant. The process is collaborative rather than prescriptive.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while working on sleep, stress, and coping strategies.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rebecca commonly address?
Rebecca helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, trauma, and related issues such as caregiver strain, body image, and substance use.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, combining listening with goal-setting and skills practice to improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of clinical experience, including work in emergency services and crisis intervention, which informs how she supports people after traumatic or high-stress events.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as MA LICSW and practices in Massachusetts as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Rebecca?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.