Rebecca Boardman, LISW, LICSW

Rebecca Boardman is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and other difficult life challenges. She brings a direct and compassionate style to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use between meetings. Rebecca holds a Master of Social Work and identifies as an LISW and LICSW licensed in Ohio and West Virginia.

She uses approaches that match each person’s needs, drawing from cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance-based work. Sessions are interactive and client-centered, with a focus on skills people can practice in daily life. Rebecca describes her role as straightforward and empathetic, aiming to reduce judgment and stigma.

Her background includes work with concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and challenges tied to chronic illness or caregiving. She also lists focus areas like abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and body image concerns.

Rebecca emphasizes respect and dignity for every client. She blends techniques from CBT, dialectical behavior approaches, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered principles to create a plan that fits the person in front of her. Sessions include targeted therapeutic activities chosen for each individual’s goals.

People who want clear, practical guidance may find her style helpful. Rebecca aims to support and empower clients as they work toward change, offering steady encouragement along the way.

How Rebecca’s Approaches Guide Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them and then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful reactions; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and can help people understand communication, trust, and intimacy issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Rebecca will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets therapists use worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and behavioral assignments that people can practice between meetings. Ask about session length, pacing, and any practical details when you schedule so the format matches your day-to-day life.