Rebecca Boardman, LISW, LICSW
Practical, respectful therapy for real-life change
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At a glance
- Listed location
- West Virginia
- Experience
- 14+ years
- Credentials
- LISW, LICSW
- Languages
- English
- License (West Virginia)
- LICSW · No. DP00942740
- License (Ohio)
- LISW · No. I.2102950
- NPI
- 1942610522
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- Direct and compassionate
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on life transitions
About Rebecca
Rebecca Boardman greets people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn out. She is Rebecca Boardman, a Licensed Independent Social Worker with LISW and LICSW credentials and 14 years of clinical experience in West Virginia. She aims to treat each person with respect and clear, straightforward care.
Rebecca listens first and helps people name what matters most to them. She uses practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and cope with stress. Sessions are collaborative and focused on small, doable steps toward change.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from West Virginia University and clinical work across addiction, trauma, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, and health-related stress. She has also completed 70 hours toward Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certification, which informed her work with trauma-related concerns.
Rebecca draws on several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with skills-based methods and attachment-focused ideas, adding activities and exercises when useful. The style is interactive and direct, yet supportive.
People who work with her can expect a clear plan, practical tools, and steady feedback. She emphasizes working together to set realistic goals and to build habits that fit daily life. Rebecca aims to help people move toward more satisfying routines and relationships, including support around aging and geriatric issues when relevant.
Rebecca listens first and helps people name what matters most to them. She uses practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and cope with stress. Sessions are collaborative and focused on small, doable steps toward change.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from West Virginia University and clinical work across addiction, trauma, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, and health-related stress. She has also completed 70 hours toward Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certification, which informed her work with trauma-related concerns.
Rebecca draws on several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with skills-based methods and attachment-focused ideas, adding activities and exercises when useful. The style is interactive and direct, yet supportive.
People who work with her can expect a clear plan, practical tools, and steady feedback. She emphasizes working together to set realistic goals and to build habits that fit daily life. Rebecca aims to help people move toward more satisfying routines and relationships, including support around aging and geriatric issues when relevant.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
West Virginia, Ohio
Languages
English
How therapy approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and then take small steps toward those values, which can ease avoidance and increase motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people try different ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use tools and worksheets between meetings to practice new skills in real life. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches for remote sessions, and the therapist will help find a rhythm that fits everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rebecca commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues like grief, caregiver stress, and relationship or intimacy-related problems.
What is her overall therapy style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, combining direct guidance with empathetic listening and practical exercises tailored to each person.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Rebecca has 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, and medical or caregiver-related stress.
Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LISW and LICSW credentials and practices in West Virginia.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.