Rebecca Boardman, LISW, LICSW

Rebecca Boardman is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 14 years of direct practice helping people navigate emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. She holds LISW and LICSW credentials - advanced social work licenses that indicate extensive clinical training and experience - and earned a Master of Social Work from West Virginia University. She has also completed 70 hours toward Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training, reflecting an emphasis on trauma-informed care.

Rebecca approaches therapy with respect, warmth, and a nonjudgmental stance, aiming to create a space where each person is treated with dignity regardless of their concerns. Her style is interactive and client-centered, combining practical skills and reflective work so clients can address issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family struggles, grief, parenting difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and a wide range of intimacy, career, and self-esteem concerns. She blends evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered techniques to match interventions to each person’s needs.

Known for being straightforward yet empathetic, Rebecca works collaboratively with clients to set clear goals and develop personalized strategies. She emphasizes commitment to change and supports people through actionable steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skills training - it is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and coping with ADHD symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and early attachment experiences to improve relationships, trust, and emotional regulation, which can be helpful for intimacy issues, family dynamics, adoption and foster care concerns, and attachment-related struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rebecca works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques from these modalities to suit the individual. This collaborative process helps determine which methods will be most helpful at different stages of care.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. Rebecca uses these formats to provide consistent, responsive support while adapting methods to work effectively in remote sessions.