- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Messaging and chat
About Rebecca
Rebecca Hathorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 17 years of experience as a licensed clinician. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, and relationship and family concerns. Her practice also addresses ADHD, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to adoption and attachment.
Rebecca uses clear, direct listening and practical reflections to help people name the problems that feel overwhelming. She focuses on building a working relationship where clients can talk about hard things and test out new ways of responding. Sessions include focused conversation, feedback, and suggestions aimed at steady progress.
Her background includes long experience with foster youth, foster parents, and biological parents, and support for transition-age young people. She has worked with issues connected to blended families, family of origin concerns, fatherhood, and the stresses of parenting while working.
Rebecca draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses narrative and solution-focused approaches to help people reframe distressing stories and set small, achievable goals. Motivational interviewing is part of how she explores readiness for change and supports commitment to specific steps.
People who prefer messaging or text-based check-ins may find her approach fits their pace. Sessions are practical and conversational, with an emphasis on useful strategies for daily life and relationships.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can say what matters and reach their own conclusions; it helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk through anxiety or parenting stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for social anxiety and low mood. Motivational Interviewing explores readiness for change and supports taking small, concrete steps toward goals like improving relationships or reducing avoidance.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which approaches to use. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they feel useful and realistic for daily life.
Rebecca's profile notes messaging and live chat as session formats. If you prefer other formats, confirm available options before booking. Messaging and chat can fit into busy days, allow for written reflection between contacts, and make it easier to check in without scheduling a longer meeting. These formats also let people pace conversations and revisit advice in writing, which some clients find helpful when tackling anxiety or grief.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family difficulties, ADHD, and related concerns like isolation and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and conversational. She listens, offers reflections and practical suggestions, and helps clients set small goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds the LCSW credential and has 17 years as a licensed clinician in California.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a California LCSW and practices from California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Her biography specifies messaging and live chat sessions. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.