Rebecca Boardman

Rebecca Boardman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, career concerns, and other life challenges. She welcomes direct conversations and practical problem-solving for emotional and behavioral struggles. Rebecca practices with respect and without judgment. Rebecca has 14 years of clinical experience and holds LISW and LICSW credentials, with practice based in West Virginia. She earned a Master of Social Work and has additional training related to trauma-focused care. Her background includes work with people coping with ADHD, bipolar mood issues, parenting strain, medical and chronic illness, and substance concerns. Her in-session style is interactive and client-centered. She focuses on helping people notice patterns, try new skills, and set reachable goals. Sessions often include hands-on techniques and brief activities tailored to each person’s needs. Rebecca draws on several familiar therapy approaches - cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, dialectical behavior tools for emotion regulation, and attachment-informed ideas to improve relationships and safety. She is straightforward while also offering empathy and steady support. People who are willing to commit to change and want practical tools tend to do well with her way of working. Rebecca aims to collaborate on steps that fit everyday life, helping clients build more satisfying routines and clearer priorities.

How Rebecca’s Approaches Work Online

Rebecca often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people change thinking and behavior patterns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. ACT helps people clarify values and build actions that fit those values while accepting difficult feelings. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape stress responses and closeness. That work helps people notice interaction patterns and try new ways of connecting or setting boundaries. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins on hectic days. It can also let someone do therapy from a quieter spot when they need fewer distractions or from a place with lower bandwidth needs. Ask about the specific session options when you schedule to find a setup that matches your routine.