- Trauma processing
- Motivational interviewing
- CBT for trauma
About Rebecca
Rebecca Westgate is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with nine years of clinical experience based in Indiana. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses abandonment, attachment concerns, loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on identifying what fuels strong reactions and on building small, usable skills for managing them. She uses techniques that help people notice patterns, try new responses, and measure what works in daily life.
Rebecca draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people processing trauma and reducing distress. She incorporates elements of Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and Ambivalence, Progressive Counting for trauma-focused processing, Solutions Based Brief Therapy for practical steps, and Cognitive Behavioral Trauma Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
In sessions she helps people sort through upsetting memories, reduce high anxiety, and work on anger that affects relationships and work. She aims for clear tasks between sessions so progress is visible and usable outside the therapy hour.
Her work is collaborative and goal-oriented. Rebecca speaks English and practices in Indiana. Before booking, confirm current session formats and any logistical questions through the site’s scheduling flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Rebecca uses several evidence-based techniques in straightforward ways. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify what matters to the client and reduces mixed feelings about change by focusing on personal goals. Progressive Counting is a trauma-focused method that guides gradual memory processing with measurable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Trauma Therapy targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep distress cycling, offering concrete exercises to try between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is tracked and as practical barriers appear.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the options available before you book. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they actually live and work, which can make steps learned in sessions more directly useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety or phobia.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions aim to identify patterns, set clear goals, and use small tasks between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with trauma-related and mood concerns. That background informs her focus on trauma processing and coping skills.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.