Rebecca Pedersen, LCSW

Rebecca Pedersen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and major life transitions. Licensed in both Utah and Washington, she brings specialized training as a complex certified trauma therapist and relies on evidence-based methods to guide recovery and rebuild resilience.

Rebecca frequently integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting into her work, approaches she has seen help clients process painful memories and reduce their emotional charge. She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address self-esteem, communication difficulties, abandonment and attachment concerns, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building, creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and new coping strategies developed for cravings, post-traumatic stress, and the everyday stresses of change. Rebecca acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to make the initial steps approachable while tailoring treatment plans to each person’s goals and needs.

Trauma-informed therapies and online care

Rebecca Pedersen uses EMDR and trauma-focused approaches to help clients process difficult memories and reduce their impact on daily life. EMDR involves guided bilateral stimulation paired with focused memory processing and is often used with people who have experienced significant trauma. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on addressing trauma symptoms and building practical strategies to manage reactions and improve functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns of relating and early connection to help people understand and change how they form and maintain relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rebecca works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client assess progress together and adapt the plan over time to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or geographic constraints. These options support continuity of care during life changes and allow therapists to share tools, practice skills, and maintain regular contact in ways that fit a client's routine.