- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness techniques
About Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca Wiersma is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 11 years of experience in mental health. She holds a doctorate in philosophy focused on social work practice. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, relationship problems, and anger.
She helps people talk through emotional and behavioral challenges using straightforward, practical conversations. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on concrete steps to manage symptoms and stress. She uses approaches that aim to strengthen attachment, increase awareness of thoughts and feelings, and build clearer communication patterns.
Her style centers on client-centered work combined with specific techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. That means she listens for each person's priorities and then offers tools that fit their daily life. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice repeated patterns that affect mood and relationships.
Rebecca has worked across settings with people at different life stages and with varied concerns, including ADHD, compassion fatigue, and difficulty coping with life changes. She pays attention to family of origin issues, adoption and foster care topics, and separation and divorce when these come up.
People who want straightforward, practical help with anger, parenting strain, or persistent low mood often find the focus useful. She invites clients to try techniques in between sessions and to report back what worked and what did not. This keeps the work focused and actionable.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first meeting so they can discuss goals and next steps together.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people relate now. Online work can help identify patterns in close relationships and teach different ways to connect and repair when conflict or anger arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it offers specific exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and to build new behavior habits that reduce reactivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and daily demands, then suggest which methods to try first. Together you can track what helps and adjust the plan if needed, so the work stays practical and relevant to everyday life. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the exact online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into a workday, remove commute time, and make it easier to practice skills between meetings. Some formats let you have a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, while others allow a longer block for in-depth work. Discussing scheduling preferences during the first meeting helps match session length and timing to what works for you.Areas of expertise
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, anger, parenting concerns, relationship issues, and related mood or behavioral challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach and combines practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness work with attention to attachment and patterns from psychodynamic ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience in the mental health field and a doctorate in philosophy focused on social work practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within the United States.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.