Rebecca Boardman, LISW, LICSW

Rebecca Boardman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and trauma. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are. Her approach is direct but kind, and she focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life.

Rebecca has 14 years of clinical experience and practices in West Virginia. She holds a Master of Social Work and lists both LISW and LICSW credentials. She works with a wide range of concerns including mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges tied to chronic illness and caregiving.

In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed ideas. She blends those methods with client-centered conversation and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. Sessions are interactive and focused on skills, thoughts, feelings, and small behavior changes.

Rebecca aims to reduce shame and judgment while helping people build coping skills and clearer choices. She often uses practical activities and straightforward feedback so goals feel reachable. The work is collaborative - clients set priorities and Rebecca guides ways to reach them.

For people juggling life change, health issues, or complicated emotions, she offers steady support and real-world tools. Her style tends to suit those who want honest conversation paired with concrete strategies for day-to-day improvement.

Online approaches that emphasize skills and values

Rebecca often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different, more useful ways of thinking and acting. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which helps people clarify personal values and take small steps toward them even when difficult feelings are present. ACT can be useful for coping with chronic pain, stress, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean mixing CBT, ACT, attachment-informed ideas, or skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to meet changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is helpful for longer discussions and skills practice. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins, skill reminders, and ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.