About Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca Wiersma is a licensed master social worker with a doctorate in philosophy focused on social work practice. She has 11 years of experience in the mental health field and helps people manage anxiety, depression, bipolar mood patterns, parenting challenges, and stress.
Her language is English and she practices from Michigan. She takes a practical approach and avoids one-size-fits-all care. Sessions are centered on each person's goals and life situation.
How Rebecca works
Rebecca blends different techniques to match what a person needs, rather than relying on a single method. In sessions she uses talk-based work to identify patterns that cause distress. She also teaches simple skills for coping, managing intense emotions, and improving communication.
Mindfulness exercises and cognitive strategies are common tools she offers to reduce overwhelming thoughts and reactivity. Her background includes supporting people through grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and caregiving burnout. She also addresses issues tied to adoption, attachment, family of origin, and parenting stress.
Rebecca pays attention to mood disorders and challenges like ADHD and disruptive mood dysregulation. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set realistic goals, try small changes between sessions, and track what is helping.
The focus is on practical steps that fit daily life and build steadier coping over time.
Rebecca lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Rebecca works with
The areas below are the ones Rebecca selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current reactions. It can help people who feel stuck in repeated relationship cycles or who struggle with trust and closeness.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and goals. The therapist listens without judgment and helps the person find their own solutions, which is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful. That collaborative process makes it easier to find techniques that fit daily life.
Online sessions offer real flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and do deeper conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and text messaging works for short updates or ongoing encouragement. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into school, work, or care routines.
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