Rebecca Markonni, LMSW

Rebecca Markonni is a Michigan-licensed LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with eight years of experience and a strong background in crisis intervention. She has supported people across a wide range of ages, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and clinical presentations, bringing calm and practical guidance to high-pressure situations.

Rebecca works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her practice emphasizes the client as the expert of their own story; she combines clinical knowledge with respect for each person’s strengths and lived experience to help identify manageable steps toward change. Seeking therapy is a courageous act, and Rebecca focuses on empowering people to pursue a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

In sessions she aims to create an environment of steady support and practical problem solving, helping clients build skills and insight while honoring their goals and values. Rebecca’s experience in crisis intervention informs her ability to respond calmly when situations feel overwhelming, and she partners with clients to map a path forward that reflects their needs and priorities.

Online methods for attachment, client-centered work, and CBT

Rebecca integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and behavior, helping clients address issues like abandonment, insecurity, and intimacy challenges through exploring relational dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration - the therapist offers empathetic support while the client leads the pace and goals, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and clarifying life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rebecca works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, accessible care and make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.