Rebecca Carrigan, LICSW

Rebecca Carrigan is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Massachusetts with 10 years of clinical experience. As a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), she brings a social work perspective grounded in practical skills and a focus on clients' strengths. She has worked with people managing stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, and the challenges of life transitions.

Rebecca approaches each person with respect for their knowledge of their own life, viewing clients as the experts on their stories while offering guidance and tools to support change. She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify existing strengths and build new coping strategies to face difficult situations. Seeking help is framed as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, and Rebecca positions herself as a supportive partner on that journey.

Her practice concentrates on helping individuals and families navigate emotional pain and practical upheaval, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs and goals. Rebecca aims to create a thoughtful, steady process that helps people move forward at a pace that feels manageable and meaningful to them.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Rebecca draws from evidence-based techniques tailored to the needs she most often sees. She uses trauma-informed approaches that focus on safety, pacing, and skill-building to help people process and manage the impacts of trauma and abuse. She also employs practical, skills-based strategies to address stress and anxiety - teaching tools for managing overwhelm, improving coping, and regulating mood. For work with families and relationships she offers family-focused therapy that looks at patterns of communication and interaction and supports healthier connection and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rebecca collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit best based on their goals, history, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and needs change. This collaborative stance helps people feel engaged and empowered in treatment.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to access care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations, supporting consistent progress and accessibility.