- Attachment based methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca Wiersma is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 11 years of experience in mental health. She also holds a doctorate in philosophy focused on social work practice. She works with adults who face anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, parenting and blended family issues, trauma, grief, and related concerns.
Her style centers on the client and on practical ways to deal with day-to-day stress. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what can change next week. She mixes tools from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and attachment approaches when that fits the person's needs.
Rebecca describes therapy as flexible rather than one-size-fits-all. She uses conversation, teaching about how moods work, and mindful exercises to help people notice patterns and try different behaviors. She pays attention to family history and early relationships when those explain current struggles.
People seeking help for parenting questions, blended household challenges, or communication problems will find practical suggestions and skills to try between sessions. She also addresses grief, anger, self-esteem, and career or life-change stressors.
Her background in social work and doctoral study informs a steady, thoughtful approach. The emphasis is on clear steps someone can take, not on jargon. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current behavior. Online sessions can be a place to notice those patterns and try new ways of relating, especially around parenting and blended household roles.Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online setting that often means short practical exercises, behavior experiments, and homework that fit into everyday life to test new ways of handling stress or mood shifts.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These techniques are useful for calming anxiety, managing anger, and improving focus during busy family routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as different concerns arise.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since options are shown during the matching and scheduling steps. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or commute time. It also allows for brief check-ins or paced work between longer appointments so skills can be practiced in day-to-day life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, parenting challenges, blended family issues, trauma, grief, and related problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that combines conversational work with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and attachment-informed methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience in the mental health field and also holds a doctorate in philosophy focused on social work practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMSW licensed in Michigan and practices as a social worker based in that state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking; the site process will show which formats are available when you match and schedule.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.