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Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith, LMHC, LPC

Licensed counselor for anxiety and life changes

Massachusetts

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Credentials
LMHC, LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 17366; LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC10002049
NPI
1699976050
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
Massachusetts
  • ACT methods
  • CBT skills
  • Mindfulness practice

About Rebecca

Rebecca Smith is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, mood concerns, and common life changes. Her practice centers on practical steps that help people manage day-to-day problems and regain a sense of direction.

Rebecca frames therapy around each person's strengths and choices. She uses several well-known approaches to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and build habits that reduce distress. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, small experiments, and skills that can be used between meetings.

Her background includes a Master of Arts and licensure in Texas and Massachusetts, and many years supporting people with overlapping concerns such as relationship strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. She also addresses issues that commonly occur alongside mental health needs, including chronic illness, addiction, and isolation.

Rebecca uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness and acceptance-based methods to help people change unhelpful thinking and respond differently to difficult feelings. She also draws on client-centered principles to keep sessions aligned with each person’s priorities.

People working with Rebecca can expect a collaborative process that focuses on practical tools and clear steps. She encourages small changes that fit into everyday life and checks progress as therapy continues.

How her approaches translate to online work

Rebecca commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than being driven by avoidance. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also incorporates client-centered principles, which means sessions aim to follow the person’s priorities and pace. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process - she will talk with each person about goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, support brief check-ins, reduce travel time, and allow choosing a quieter time or place for sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and ACT exercises for remote work, using short between-session tasks and mindfulness practices to keep progress moving between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Texas, Massachusetts

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes as listed in her profile.

What approach does she use in sessions?

Her style is practical and goal-focused, drawing on cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, client-centered, dialectical, and mindfulness approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has 16 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including mood, trauma, and substance issues.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds MA LMHC and is a Texas LPC, and she practices from Massachusetts.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are used?

Confirm the current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for meetings with her.

How does the cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Rebecca SmithLMHC, LPC

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