Rebecca ​S​t​.​ ​J​a​m​e​s , CSW-PIP, LMSW

Rebecca St. James is a licensed social worker who combines a client-centered, strengths-based philosophy with evidence-informed techniques to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, and other life changes. She brings four years of clinical experience and holds CSW-PIP (a clinical social work credential) and LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), reflecting her training and commitment to clinical practice.

Her work emphasizes collaboration and respect, honoring each person as the expert of their own story while identifying and building on existing strengths. Rebecca draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-driven action, and from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach practical skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. She has supported people facing trauma and abuse, grief and loss, mood and anxiety disorders, parenting challenges, and a wide range of life transitions.

Rebecca aims to make therapy a genuine and positive experience, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where goals are clarified and step-by-step plans are developed. She encourages people to recognize the courage it takes to seek help and partners with them to move toward meaningful change and greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches Guiding Online Care

Rebecca draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering structured strategies for mood and anxiety symptoms. Additionally, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are applied to teach concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can support those facing intense emotions or interpersonal challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rebecca collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She works alongside clients to adapt techniques and set achievable steps toward change.

Online therapy in her practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or on the go, helping therapy fit into varied lifestyles while maintaining continuity of care.