Rebecca Wagner , LMHC

Rebecca Wagner is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in upstate New York with 19 years of experience supporting adolescents and families through transitional and challenging periods. She has worked extensively with depression, adolescent anxiety, parenting and co-parenting concerns, self-harming urges, trauma, self-esteem struggles, borderline personality disorder, and the shift to adulthood, as well as the impact of living with a family member who has persistent mental illness.

Her practice emphasizes a client-centered stance, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and that therapy is a collaborative space for developing practical tools and skills. Rebecca is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, approaches she integrates to address emotional regulation, interpersonal difficulties, and the aftereffects of traumatic experiences.

Rebecca values the use of telehealth to increase the frequency of contact and provide brief check-ins that support in-the-moment skills coaching. She structures her professional schedule to balance clinical responsibilities with other commitments, and she brings a nonjudgmental, respectful approach to helping clients explore change, build coping strategies, and strengthen family and interpersonal relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rebecca Wagner draws from client-centered therapy and evidence-based behavioral approaches to tailor support to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and goals while feeling heard and respected. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing self-harm urges, and is useful for individuals struggling with emotional regulation and interpersonal conflict. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral techniques concentrate on understanding and processing traumatic experiences and building skills to reduce distress related to trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rebecca works collaboratively with clients to identify interventions that fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of support, allow for more frequent brief check-ins when helpful, and broaden access to licensed professionals and therapists for people in different locations or life stages.