- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- Evenings and weekends
About Rebecca
Rebecca Thierfelder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings a steady, empathic presence and a straightforward style to sessions. Her manner is compassionate but direct, and she uses well-timed humor to ease difficult conversations.
With 11 years of clinical experience in community mental health settings, she has worked with a wide range of concerns and life transitions. Rebecca uses both individual and group methods to help people move past emotional stuck points and find practical steps forward. She focuses on real-life goals like motivation, confidence, and coping with chronic health issues.
Her approach blends several evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match each person’s needs and values. Rebecca aims to help people build a life they find meaningful rather than simply reducing symptoms. She emphasizes clear goals and small, manageable changes people can try between sessions.
Rebecca offers live sessions on weekday evenings and some weekends, plus messaging that can be used at any time; she aims to respond to messages within 24 hours between live sessions. Because availability matters, she helps people find appointment times that fit busy schedules.
People who reach out can expect a respectful, goal-oriented relationship. Rebecca supports clients through practical problem solving, emotional processing, and planning for daily life changes.
How evidence-based techniques can work online
Rebecca uses several evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and small actions people can take to build a more meaningful life when difficult feelings are present.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Rebecca collaborates with each person to identify goals, tries methods that match those goals, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most. This means the therapeutic style can change over time as needs and priorities shift.
Rebecca's practice offers live sessions and messaging as noted in her biography, but readers should confirm which session options are currently available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can focus on the work itself. Messaging can help people share updates between sessions and keep momentum on goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Rebecca supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The approach is empathic and direct, with clear goals and practical steps. Rebecca uses humor and challenge when helpful to encourage forward movement.
What is her clinical background?
She has 11 years of experience, primarily in community mental health settings, and has delivered both individual and group interventions.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Rebecca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography states live sessions and messaging are available; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.