Rebecca Smith , LICSW, LCSW

Rebecca Smith is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in West Virginia who brings a compassionate, client-focused approach to therapy. With nine years of clinical experience, she concentrates on helping people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, navigate grief and loss, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She is licensed as an LICSW and an LCSW - LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and maintains licensure in both West Virginia and Virginia.

Rebecca emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empathy in every therapeutic relationship, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s individual needs and goals. She works collaboratively to create practical strategies and supportive interventions that fit the realities of daily life, whether the focus is coping skills, trauma recovery, or rebuilding confidence after difficult experiences.

Rebecca recognizes that beginning therapy is a courageous step and acknowledges that change often starts with a single decision to seek support. She aims to meet clients where they are and to guide them through a process that honors their pace, priorities, and personal strengths.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rebecca draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness therapy to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in finding their own solutions - this approach is helpful for enhancing self-esteem and exploring personal values. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy encourages gentle awareness of the present moment and can help reduce reactivity, ease racing thoughts, and support emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rebecca works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts techniques from different models to create a personalized plan that fits each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and access licensed professionals from home or work while still receiving structured, evidence-informed support.