Rebecca Boardman

Rebecca Boardman welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, or life changes. She writes plainly and listens carefully so clients can say what feels hard. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, focused on helping people take manageable steps forward.

Boardman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with the LISW and LICSW credentials and she practices in West Virginia. She has 14 years of experience as a therapist and earned a Master of Social Work from West Virginia University. Her background includes work with addiction, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy along with cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Rebecca also draws on attachment-focused ideas and client-centered conversations to help people feel understood while they try new ways of coping. Sessions involve clear feedback, practical exercises, and collaborative planning.

People who want a direct but empathetic therapist may find her style helpful. She aims to reduce blame and shame while building skills for daily life. Rebecca emphasizes small, steady changes that add up over time.

If someone is ready to start, the process begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling. She encourages clients to take the first step when they feel prepared to work toward change.

How Rebecca blends trauma work and practical therapy online

Rebecca uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of past hurt and distress, helping people process traumatic memories and learn ways to manage strong emotions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values. Finally, she draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns and to build healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Rebecca will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose methods and exercises that match the person's needs and pace, adjusting as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that match work or family schedules. They also let people use in-session tools and homework that translate directly to day-to-day life. A therapist will help plan how to practice new skills between sessions and keep the work focused and practical.