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Rebecca Phelps-Smith

Practical, experienced care for life transitions

LICSW Massachusetts

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Rebecca

Rebecca Phelps-Smith is a licensed clinical social worker who offers compassionate, practical support to people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on 15 years of clinical experience to help clients address concerns such as self-esteem and body image, disordered eating, substance use, grief, trauma, anger, and difficulties with sleep and relationships. Her background includes extensive work in crisis settings and emergency services, which informs a calm, steady approach when clients are navigating acute or complicated stressors.

Her practice blends evidence-based strategies and collaborative problem solving, with an emphasis on treatments like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to build skills for coping and emotional regulation. Rebecca also uses client-centered methods and motivational interviewing to tailor sessions to each person's goals and readiness for change.

Located in Massachusetts, she holds an MA and is licensed as an LICSW, and she offers a variety of online session formats to accommodate different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Rebecca integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy to help clients develop practical skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. She also uses client-centered therapy, emphasizing empathic listening and collaboration so clients set the pace and goals for their work together.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to consider their needs, values, and goals, and adapts methods over time so the treatment fits the individual's changing priorities and readiness for change.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for those with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care while integrating therapeutic work into everyday life, and they allow for regular check-ins and skill practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Common areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image, disordered eating, substance use, grief, trauma, anger, sleep problems, and relationship challenges.
What is the therapist's general therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and evidence-informed, combining client-centered listening with practical skill-building such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 15 years of experience working across a range of clinical and crisis settings, including emergency services and interventions.
What credentials and location should I know about?
This clinician holds an MA and is licensed as an LICSW with details MA LICSW 121363 and WA LICSW LW61658466, and practices from Massachusetts.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats can I meet with the therapist?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, Washington

Languages

English