Rebecca Wagner, LMHC
Licensed counselor for adolescents and families
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
- CBT and DBT informed
About Rebecca Wagner
Rebecca Wagner is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 19 years of experience working primarily with adolescents and families. She focuses on helping young people and their loved ones navigate depression, adolescent anxiety, parenting and co-parenting challenges, self-harming urges, trauma, self-esteem struggles, borderline personality features, living with a family member who has persistent mental illness, and the transition to adulthood. Her approach centers on the client - she treats each person as the expert on their own life and offers practical tools and skills to support meaningful change.
Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-focused forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rebecca blends skills-based teaching with trauma-informed strategies to address both emotional regulation and the impact of past experiences. She values brief check-ins and more frequent contacts when helpful, using telehealth to deliver in-the-moment skills coaching and timely support. Rebecca aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals, develop coping strategies, and work toward improved relationships and functioning.
Rebecca welcomes people who are ready to make changes and prefers that prospective clients schedule appointments to find times that fit both their needs and her other responsibilities. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, practical skill-building, and a respectful, client-centered therapeutic relationship.
Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-focused forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rebecca blends skills-based teaching with trauma-informed strategies to address both emotional regulation and the impact of past experiences. She values brief check-ins and more frequent contacts when helpful, using telehealth to deliver in-the-moment skills coaching and timely support. Rebecca aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals, develop coping strategies, and work toward improved relationships and functioning.
Rebecca welcomes people who are ready to make changes and prefers that prospective clients schedule appointments to find times that fit both their needs and her other responsibilities. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, practical skill-building, and a respectful, client-centered therapeutic relationship.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsFamily problemsImpulsivityPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuse
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rebecca Wagner have?
Rebecca Wagner has 19 years of experience.
Is Rebecca Wagner a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: NY LMHC 004417.
In which languages does Rebecca Wagner provide therapy?
Rebecca Wagner provides therapy in English.
Where is Rebecca Wagner located?
Rebecca Wagner is located in New York.
How can I work with Rebecca Wagner as my therapist?
You can work with Rebecca Wagner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rebecca Wagner work with international clients?
Rebecca Wagner does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rebecca Wagner 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 with therapy 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Rebecca uses client-centered therapy to place each person’s experience at the center of treatment - the therapist follows the client’s priorities, supports autonomy, and collaborates to identify goals and strategies that fit the client’s life. This approach is helpful for people seeking a respectful, individualized therapeutic relationship.She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT is useful for clients who want concrete tools to change how they think and act.
Additionally, Rebecca brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills into her work for clients who need support with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness. DBT-based strategies can help when impulsivity, intense emotions, or self-harming urges are present.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Rebecca works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals and adjusts techniques over time so the therapy feels like a good fit.
Online therapy with Rebecca is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to schedule appointments around school, work, and family life. The flexibility of multiple communication options supports more frequent brief check-ins and timely skills coaching, allowing therapy to be integrated into everyday routines and moments when support is most useful.