Dr. Rebecca Sinclair, LMHC

Dr. Rebecca Sinclair is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida who combines advanced education with extensive clinical experience to support adults, adolescents, and children. She earned a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Dayton in 1997 and completed a Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University in 2016 - a doctoral degree focused on counseling practice and psychology. As an LMHC, she brings formal licensure and clinical training to her work.

Over the course of her career she has worked across a range of treatment settings and modalities, continually updating her approach in line with current research in the counseling field. Her practice emphasizes substance abuse treatment and support for survivors of intimate partner violence; she has worked with intimate partner violence survivors for more than ten years and has experience in the substance abuse field as well.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also integrating Humanistic Therapy principles to tailor care to each person. Dr. Sinclair emphasizes a strengths-based perspective that honors clients personal beliefs and spirituality, helping people turn those resources into practical strategies and clear steps toward the goals they identify for themselves.

Integrating CBT and Mindfulness into Effective Online Care

Dr. Rebecca Sinclair uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy as central components of her practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can help reduce reactivity to stress, improve emotional regulation, and support recovery from trauma and addiction.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Sinclair works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques accordingly, blending CBT and mindfulness with humanistic elements when appropriate to create a personalized plan.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, while still working with licensed professionals who guide therapeutic progress.