Rebecca Wiklanski, LMSW

Rebecca Wiklanski is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. She focuses on helping people build self-esteem, manage stress and anxiety, and work through relationship and parenting challenges. Her style aims to be warm and adaptable so clients feel heard and respected from the first session.

Rebecca uses a mix of practical tools and empathic listening to help people face life changes and recover from past hurts. She incorporates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help clients notice what matters, shift unhelpful thoughts, and strengthen emotional connections.

She also brings eye movement desensitization and reprocessing into work with trauma and abuse when appropriate. Sessions often include grounding, tracking patterns, and building small, manageable steps toward goals. The focus is on real-life changes rather than jargon-heavy explanations.

Rebecca welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and intends to create an inclusive space for those who identify as Christian, LGBTQ+, or prefer a progressive therapeutic stance. Her practice aims to support people dealing with caregiver strain, complicated family dynamics, infertility or adoption concerns, and feelings of jealousy or guilt.

With seven years of clinical experience, Rebecca centers collaboration and practical planning in sessions. She helps clients develop clearer values, stronger coping skills, and actionable strategies to move forward.

How her approaches guide online therapy choices

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values. It uses practical exercises to reduce avoidance and build a life that feels meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through structured techniques and practice outside sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand emotional responses and improve how they connect with others by naming feelings and trying new interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Rebecca collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. She adjusts tools over time so sessions stay useful and focused on real change.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and offer options for people who prefer not to be on camera. Talk with the service to learn which session types Rebecca currently offers and to choose the setup that best fits your routine and needs.