Rebecca Boardman, LISW, LICSW

Rebecca Boardman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and trauma. She speaks plainly and listens carefully to what each person brings. Her style is direct yet warm, and she focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

Rebecca earned a Master of Social Work from West Virginia University and holds LISW and LICSW credentials in applicable states. She has 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting stress.

In sessions she uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills. She also draws on client-centered and attachment-based ideas to build understanding and trust. Treatment plans are shaped around what the individual needs that week and what goals they want to reach.

Rebecca describes her work as interactive. She offers practical techniques, exercises, and clear feedback so people can practice new ways of thinking and behaving between meetings. She is straightforward while remaining respectful of each person’s story.

People who choose her often want an honest, skills-focused approach combined with empathetic support. If someone is ready to commit to change, she partners with them to set small, doable steps toward a more manageable and satisfying life.

How Rebecca’s approaches fit online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take steps that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to change mood and functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can reduce crisis moments and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Rebecca will work collaboratively to see which methods suit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made and new challenges arise.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping momentum between appointments. Some people find video or phone options let them have shorter check-ins or avoid travel time. Because the specific session formats for this therapist were not listed in the biography, confirm available online options before booking so you know what to expect.