Rebecca Andersen

Collaborative, experienced therapy for life transitions

LMFT Minnesota

Experience: 21 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Rebecca

Rebecca Andersen is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Minnesota who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and a wide range of family and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings 21 years of clinical experience to sessions and aims to create a warm, accepting space where clients can explore what matters most to them and begin to make practical changes. Her work blends cognitive tools with narrative and emotionally focused perspectives, and she draws on mindfulness and client-centered principles to tailor the process to each person.

Rebecca emphasizes collaboration, inviting clients to shape goals and strategies so therapy fits real-life priorities. She also addresses issues such as parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, career stress, and complex family dynamics including blended families, divorce, and family-of-origin patterns.

Rebecca offers a practical orientation that pairs insight with skills for coping and decision-making, and she supports people dealing with trauma, loss, anger, codependency, body image, and caregiver stress. Her approach is intended to help clients move from problem-focused patterns toward greater fulfillment and more effective relationships.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Access

Rebecca commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping skills. She also integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy principles to help partners and family members recognize and change interaction patterns that drive conflict and disconnection, which can support improved relationships and intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy is another influence, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore their priorities at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration may combine elements from different models so work in session feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and access. These formats allow people to engage in therapy from varied locations and life situations while maintaining continuity of care and the ability to use the therapeutic approaches described above.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rebecca work with?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, trauma and intimacy-related concerns as well as career and life-change challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining cognitive, narrative, emotionally-focused, and mindfulness-informed techniques to match the needs and goals of each person.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 21 years of experience providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families and has worked with a variety of presenting concerns over that time.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential MN LMFT 1995, and she practices from Minnesota.

Does she offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English