Rebecca Phelps-Smith , LICSW

Rebecca Phelps-Smith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. She uses evidence-based and solution-focused methods to help people navigate a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, offering practical strategies and empathic support for those seeking change.

Her practice addresses concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem and body image struggles, disordered eating, substance use, anger management, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and post-traumatic stress. With experience across diverse clinical settings, she tailors interventions to meet the needs of individuals at different life stages and circumstances.

Rebecca brings specialized training and hands-on experience in emergency services, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessment. That background has given her a deep awareness of vicarious trauma and its effects. She is particularly committed to working with law enforcement, first responders, and professionals in high-stress roles, helping them develop coping strategies and providing a nonjudgmental space to process work-related and personal experiences.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a collaborative, respectful relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal growth. It is useful for people who want a compassionate space to explore values, identity, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with sleep or coping in daily life.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, helping with stress management, emotional regulation, and rumination.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit care into busy schedules through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations within her licensed jurisdictions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each individual.