- CBT strategies
- ACT methods
- Mindfulness skills
About Rebecca
Rebecca St. James is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with four years of clinical experience in Michigan. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Rebecca draws on practical skills to help people manage strong feelings and day-to-day challenges.
She describes her approach as client-centered and strengths-based. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on building useful tools. Rebecca uses strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
She also integrates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices when those fit the goals. That can mean working on emotion regulation skills, grounding exercises, and ways to communicate more clearly. Rebecca aims to keep sessions straightforward so people leave with something they can use the same week.
Her style emphasizes collaboration. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life and brings techniques to test in real situations. This makes the work practical and action-focused rather than abstract.
Rebecca supports people through life transitions such as divorce, pregnancy and childbirth, and caregiving for older adults. She also addresses mood-related concerns like panic attacks, seasonal mood changes, postpartum depression, and struggles with impulsivity and self-harm, offering concrete steps to manage symptoms and rebuild routines.
How her approaches translate to online work
Rebecca commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practical ways online. ACT focuses on clarifying values and creating small, value-driven actions even when emotions are strong; it can help with persistent anger and avoidance. CBT looks at thought and behavior patterns, offering concrete experiments and skill-building to reduce anxiety, depression, and reactive responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adapts exercises and homework to the realities of daily life so clients can try new skills between sessions and report back on what worked.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also permits using tools like guided mindfulness practices, worksheets, and real-time tracking of moods so skills are practiced in the places where problems arise.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
South Dakota, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Rebecca works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem issues, among other related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, strengths-based style and employs practical techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to help people manage strong emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with adults on mood disorders, trauma, and life stressors.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
Rebecca holds CSW-PIP and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.