Rebecca Boardman
Compassionate social worker focused on practical change
LISW, LICSW West Virginia
- Experience
- 14 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Rebecca
Rebecca Boardman brings 14 years of clinical social work experience to clients seeking practical, compassionate support for a wide range of concerns.
Background and approach
She approaches therapy with respect and without judgment, helping people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and broader life transitions.
Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, adoption and foster care matters, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image, and communication problems. Rebecca holds LISW and LICSW credentials and practices in West Virginia after completing a Master of Social Work from West Virginia University and advanced coursework toward Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Her style is interactive and client-centered, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor each plan to the individual. She is straightforward while maintaining empathy, and uses targeted techniques and activities to help clients clarify goals and build sustainable coping skills.
Clients who value a collaborative, practical approach will find Rebecca focused on empowerment and realistic change. She offers multiple online session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.
Evidence-informed approaches for online care
Rebecca commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress, and to build practical coping strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that move a person toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for mood challenges, chronic stress, and behavioral change.Choosing the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. Rebecca works with clients to explore what feels most helpful given their goals, symptoms, and daily life, adjusting techniques over time so the plan remains practical and personally relevant.
Online therapy with Rebecca is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and practice new skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
14+ years
Licensed
West Virginia, Ohio
Languages
English