Rebecca Wedel, LCSW

Rebecca Wedel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who centers therapy on strong rapport and practical work. She emphasizes a calm, listening approach and helps people clarify what they want to change. Rebecca writes plainly and meets clients where they are in order to tackle real-life problems.

She draws on several evidence-informed approaches, selecting the method that fits the concern. Sessions can focus on mood issues like depression, anxiety, and bipolar concerns. Rebecca also helps with grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, and struggles around self-esteem and body image.

Rebecca has nine years of clinical experience across many settings. Her background includes individual therapy, medical and surgical settings, inpatient psychiatric work, and rehab. She has also worked with caregivers balancing eldercare and parenting responsibilities.

In practical terms she often helps people manage stress, anger, career transitions, and relationship or family-of-origin problems. Common topics she addresses are parenting strain, fertility and fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, and end-of-life or hospice concerns.

Rebecca uses straightforward tools such as mindfulness, cognitive techniques, acceptance-based strategies, and client-centered listening. She encourages clients to identify their own perceptions and to try small, doable changes. Outside of work she enjoys yoga, gardening, and University of Kentucky basketball.

Approaches that guide online sessions and practical benefits

Rebecca often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for worries, grief, and dealing with strong emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, mood shifts, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and supporting the client to find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Rebecca will work with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and lifestyle. She tailors the mix of techniques to the issue at hand and checks in regularly to see what is helping.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life because they reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to schedule around work or caregiving. Online work can also let someone use quieter surroundings, avoid heavy tech needs, or keep video off when that makes communication easier. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques effectively to remote work, helping clients practice skills between meetings.