Rebecca Smith, LICSW, LCSW

Rebecca Smith is a licensed social worker serving West Virginia and recently licensed in Virginia. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and focuses on supporting people who are managing stress and anxiety, recovering from trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, or working to build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each individual’s needs. Rebecca emphasizes practical, collaborative work that meets people where they are and supports steady steps toward change. Taking the first step can be courageous, and she recognizes and affirms that decision while offering calm, consistent guidance as clients begin therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Rebecca Smith uses client-centered therapy to build a supportive, respectful relationship that keeps the person's priorities at the center of care. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and tailoring sessions to what matters most to the individual, which can help with stress, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Mindfulness therapy is used to help people become more aware of present-moment experience, reduce reactivity, and develop coping resources for stress and emotional ups and downs.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Rebecca works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances change.

Online therapy with Rebecca can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit work, family, and mobility needs. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while maintaining consistent, ongoing care.