Rebecca Phelps-Smith , LICSW

Rebecca Phelps-Smith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or big life changes. Rebecca also works with concerns such as disordered eating, substance use, anger, sleep problems, and ADHD. Her practice pays attention to everyday thoughts and habits that shape how people feel and act.

Rebecca draws on about 15 years of clinical experience across settings that include emergency services and crisis work. That background informs how she supports people after traumatic events and during periods of high stress. She offers practical ways to cope, and she values plain talk and realistic steps someone can try between sessions.

Her approach combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness skills. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past and motivational interviewing to support change. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thinking, try small behavior changes, and build routines that reduce distress.

Rebecca has particular experience with first responder and law enforcement populations, and with people exposed to vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. She helps these clients develop coping strategies and manage job-related stress. Her practice focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space for people to process difficult experiences.

People who choose Rebecca can expect straightforward care that links thoughts and everyday habits to how they feel. Prospective clients should confirm session options when booking and follow the site steps to begin.

How Rebecca’s approaches translate to online work

Rebecca uses client-centered care and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that fit virtual sessions. Client-centered care means the session is guided by the person’s needs and goals, with the therapist listening and responding to what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress.

She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help people notice their thoughts and physical reactions. Mindfulness practices can be short breathing or grounding exercises that are easy to try between sessions. These approaches are chosen based on each person’s goals and preferences, so the therapist and client decide together what to try first.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will collaborate with the client to match methods to their needs, goals, and lifestyle. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting strategies, and trying new steps when needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer barriers to fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to meet during a lunch break or after a shift, and it helps people keep momentum with short follow-ups or skill practice. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what format will be used.