Rebecca McDow

Practical, person-centered therapy for life changes

LPC Texas

Experience: 18 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 McDow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who brings 18 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of concerns.

Background and approach

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, challenges with self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and life transitions, as well as areas such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, eating and sleep difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach is informed by several evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and client-centered principles. Rebecca emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that recognizes each person as unique.

She combines practical skills training with a person-centered stance to help clients identify goals, build coping strategies, and make measurable progress. Sessions may address emotional regulation, coping with trauma and loss, behavioral shifts, or coaching around career and life purpose.

Availability includes evening weeknight slots and daily or evening openings on weekends to accommodate varied schedules.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Rebecca integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online sessions to offer clear strategies and values-based work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and stress. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult emotions while committing to actions that align with personal values, supporting clients facing grief, life changes, and motivation challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods feel most useful and tailor sessions to individual goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy is delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit different schedules. These formats support continuity of care for people with busy lives or limited local options, while allowing sessions to focus on skill-building, problem solving, and real-time coaching in practical ways.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Rebecca works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family matters, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, sleeping and eating issues, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and collaborative, blending practical, skills-based techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy to help clients set and reach manageable goals.

What is her experience and background?

She has 18 years of professional experience working with adult clients across a range of mental health and life concerns.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential TX LPC 18985 and practices in Texas.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

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

What session formats are available for working together?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyDependent personalityDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English