Rebecca Smith, LMHC, LPC
Practical, compassionate therapy for life challenges
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addictions and grief care
- Evidence-based strategies
About Rebecca Smith
Rebecca Smith is a licensed mental health professional with more than 16 years of clinical experience, practicing from Massachusetts and holding licensure in both Texas and Massachusetts. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials - LMHC meaning Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC meaning Licensed Professional Counselor - reflecting advanced training in counseling and psychotherapy.
Her work focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and the emotional challenges that come with life changes. Rebecca also supports clients facing relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem concerns, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include issues such as abandonment, chronic pain or illness, codependency, communication struggles, divorce and separation, substance use, first responder challenges, and questions around life purpose and midlife transitions.
Rebecca uses an eclectic, client-centered approach, drawing from cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment principles, and dialectical strategies to tailor care to each person. She emphasizes active listening and collaborative goal-setting, meeting clients where they are and selecting techniques that align with individual strengths and objectives. Her aim is to empower people to use their own resources to create meaningful, sustainable change.
Her work focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and the emotional challenges that come with life changes. Rebecca also supports clients facing relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem concerns, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include issues such as abandonment, chronic pain or illness, codependency, communication struggles, divorce and separation, substance use, first responder challenges, and questions around life purpose and midlife transitions.
Rebecca uses an eclectic, client-centered approach, drawing from cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment principles, and dialectical strategies to tailor care to each person. She emphasizes active listening and collaborative goal-setting, meeting clients where they are and selecting techniques that align with individual strengths and objectives. Her aim is to empower people to use their own resources to create meaningful, sustainable change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rebecca Smith have?
Rebecca Smith has 16 years of experience in mental health care.
Is Rebecca Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials. License details are MA LMHC LMHC10002049 and TX LPC 17366.
In which languages does Rebecca Smith provide therapy?
Rebecca Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Rebecca Smith located?
Rebecca Smith is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Rebecca Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Rebecca Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rebecca Smith work with international clients?
Rebecca Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rebecca Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy
Rebecca Smith uses several well-established therapeutic approaches to help clients work through emotional and behavioral challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - it supports coping with difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens actively and reflects the client’s experience to foster self-understanding and personal growth.Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Rebecca works together with each person to explore which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and easier access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other responsibilities while allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented support.