Rebecca Boardman , LISW, LICSW

Rebecca Boardman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 14 years of clinical experience. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, or big life changes. Rebecca aims to offer steady, nonjudgmental support while helping clients find workable steps forward.

She keeps sessions practical and interactive. Rebecca often uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients notice thoughts and try different actions. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current patterns.

Rebecca has practiced in West Virginia and holds LISW and LICSW credentials. Her background includes a Master of Social Work and years helping people with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and substance-related concerns. She emphasizes respect and dignity for every person who reaches out.

In sessions Rebecca focuses on clear goals and hands-on skills. She may use short exercises, skills practice, or reflective conversation to build new habits. The tone is straightforward and empathetic, with attention to each client’s values and daily life needs.

People commonly bring concerns about relationships, intimacy, parenting, body image, career stress, and sleeping or eating problems. Rebecca also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, adoption and foster care questions, and attachment-related worries.

Her approach is collaborative: she and the client decide which techniques fit best and adjust as progress is made. The work aims to help clients handle current problems, reduce intense emotions, and move toward goals that matter to them.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Rebecca commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying concrete behavior changes to reduce symptoms like depression and worry.

The best approach is often found together. Rebecca will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines with each person and then suggest techniques to try. She adapts methods over time if something isn’t working and invites feedback so the plan fits the client’s pace and needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions and skills practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler way to check in when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when writing helps the process. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.