Rebecca Thierfelder, LCSW

Rebecca Thierfelder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. As an LCSW she is a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide psychotherapy, assessment, and support for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

She draws on a style that is both compassionately challenging and validating, combining empathy with well-timed humor to encourage self-reflection and forward movement from emotional stuck points. Her background in community mental health has given her broad experience across many presenting issues, allowing her to tailor interventions to each person’s situation.

Rebecca has used both individual and group approaches to help clients navigate life transitions, stress and anxiety, motivation and confidence, self-esteem concerns, depression, addictions, and trauma. She has training in several evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) - which emphasizes emotion regulation and interpersonal skills - Motivational Interviewing (MI) - which supports readiness for change - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - used to process traumatic memories - and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - which centers on values-based action.

These tools allow Rebecca to adapt her approach to align with a client’s values and goals, supporting the development of a more fulfilling life. She offers live sessions by video, phone, and chat on weekday evenings and some weekends, and provides messaging access between sessions with a goal of responding within 24 hours. Rebecca emphasizes collaboration, encouragement, and practical steps to help clients move toward the changes they seek.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Rebecca Thierfelder uses several evidence-based techniques that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps individuals identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can be helpful for mood instability, interpersonal difficulties, and coping under stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach to processing distressing or traumatic memories and can be incorporated into remote sessions for trauma-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Rebecca collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made. That collaborative process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to connect from home or elsewhere during weekday evenings and some weekends, maintain momentum between sessions through messaging, and work with licensed professionals in ways that fit their daily lives.