Rebecca Poladian

Experienced LPC offering collaborative, practical therapy

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Rebecca

Rebecca Poladian is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with two decades of clinical experience. She has supported people across a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, parenting challenges, and concerns related to aging and caregiving.

Background and approach

Her long tenure includes work with diverse age groups and an emphasis on tailoring care to each person's unique situation. Rebecca adopts a collaborative, person-centered stance that treats clients as partners in care.

She draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally focused ideas, while also integrating motivational and psychodynamic elements when helpful. This flexible, holistic orientation aims to meet clients where they are, honor individual differences, and build on motivation and readiness to create meaningful change.

Those seeking support can expect an encouraging and engaged therapist who values empowerment and practical progress. Rebecca welcomes international clients and offers remote session options to increase accessibility for people balancing life demands or geographic distance.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Rebecca brings together cognitive behavioral techniques and a client-centered orientation to help clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior and develop practical coping strategies. CBT focuses on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties when practiced between sessions.

She also uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to set the pace and priorities of therapy. This approach supports relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and life transitions by centering the client's perspective and strengths.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Rebecca approaches treatment as a joint decision, adjusting methods based on each person's goals, readiness for change, and preferences so that therapy remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or geographic limits. Video calls and phone sessions enable real-time conversation and emotional connection, while live chat and text-based messaging can provide flexible check-ins, homework support, and shorter touchpoints between sessions. These options aim to make ongoing care easier to access and to fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rebecca address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting, career concerns, ADHD, and aging or caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and person-centered, combining empathy with practical strategies to help clients pursue realistic goals and build skills for coping and change.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Rebecca has 20 years of experience in mental health settings, working with people across the lifespan on a wide variety of emotional and life challenges.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania with the credential PA LPC PC005430 and practices with that LPC designation in the state.

Does she work with nonlocal or international clients?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services in English for people outside the local region.

What session formats are offered for remote work?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English