Rebecca St. James

Compassionate, skills-focused therapy for life challenges

CSW-PIP, LMSW Michigan

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Rebecca

Rebecca St. James is a licensed social worker who welcomes people seeking practical tools and steady support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, bipolar symptoms, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She centers the relationship as the foundation for change and emphasizes a strengths-based, client-focused partnership that treats each person as the expert on their own life. Rebecca draws on a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor interventions to what each client needs.

Her clinical style aims to be warm, respectful, and straightforward while helping clients build skills for mood regulation, coping with loss, managing panic, and navigating relationship or role changes such as parenting and separation.

With four years of practice as a CSW-PIP and LMSW licensed in Michigan, Rebecca works to make the therapy process collaborative - identifying goals together, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies as challenges evolve. Prospective clients can expect a supportive, goal-oriented approach that balances validation with practical techniques for daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rebecca blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills. CBT focuses on recognizing and modifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, panic, and mood fluctuations, while ACT emphasizes values-guided action and strategies to accept difficult emotions rather than avoiding them.

She also uses client-centered principles to keep the work collaborative and respectful, meeting clients where they are and drawing out their strengths as part of the plan for change. Finding the right combination of techniques is a process she undertakes with each person, tailoring methods to the client’s goals, preferences, and the issues they bring into sessions.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats allow consistent access to therapy from different locations and offer options for real-time conversations or brief check-ins between longer sessions, supporting continuity of care and convenience.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rebecca commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar symptoms, and related mood and life challenges. The profile also lists parenting, anger, self esteem, and other concerns such as postpartum depression and self-harm.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is client-centered and strengths-based, combining compassionate support with practical skill building influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Rebecca has four years of clinical experience working with clients facing mood disorders, trauma, grief, and life transitions. She emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship and working collaboratively on goals.

Where is Rebecca licensed to practice?

She holds credentials CSW-PIP and LMSW with licence details SD CSW-PIP 6148 and MI LMSW 6801116028, and she practices in Michigan.

Can she work with non-English speaking clients or international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for remote work?

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

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

South Dakota, Michigan

Languages

English