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Rebekah Smith

Rebekah Smith

LCSW

Maine

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In their wordsCalm, practical support for stressful life moments

Key details

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Maine / LC17904
NPI
1063041697
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Maine

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Values focused work
  • Practical coping skills
  • Warm, steady presence

About Rebekah

Rebekah Smith is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. She welcomes conversations about stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and other hard moments that make daily life feel heavy.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can name their feelings and begin to sort through what matters most. Sessions are collaborative - she listens, asks clear questions, and helps clients try new ways of coping. The aim is to find actions that make life feel more manageable.

Rebekah uses tools from several approaches to shape each session. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build small, doable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps unpack unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas guide how she responds to strong emotions and relationship patterns.

Her background includes four years of clinical practice as an ME LCSW. That experience includes supporting people through grief, burnout, parenting strain, eating and sleep concerns, ADHD, and life changes like adoption or caregiving for older relatives. She also addresses substance use, domestic violence aftermath, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

To begin, visitors choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. Sessions use a cancelable subscription model and fees vary by location and therapist scheduling.

How these approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and refocus on small actions that match their values. It often suits those coping with persistent anxiety, life transitions, or burnout. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to test new ways of responding to stress and mood shifts. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and emotional safety, helping people understand how early bonds affect current reactions and close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit the client. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time based on what helps most.

The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work from a calmer setting or during a break at work. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to remote sessions so therapy remains focused and practical.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingJealousyMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Maine

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Primary concerns include stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and parenting strain. Additional areas include eating and sleep issues, ADHD, substance concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapy style like in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, with a focus on practical steps. Expect listening, reflective questions, and skills practice drawn from CBT, ACT, and attachment-informed ideas.

What experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including grief, compassion fatigue, parenting challenges, and recovery after traumatic events.

What credential does the therapist hold and where are they based?

The clinician is an ME LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine. Practice is based in Maine.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options when booking to know which formats are supported.

How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process of working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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