Rebecca Hathorn , LCSW

Rebecca Hathorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 17 years of experience. She brings a calm, pragmatic approach to therapy and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and the many life adjustments that can follow grief, relationship change, or career shifts.

Rebecca has substantial experience with adoption and foster care, working with foster youth, foster parents, and biological parents, and she addresses attachment disruptions and family of origin concerns. Her work also spans parenting and fatherhood issues, blended family challenges, codependency and commitment concerns, and common relationship struggles such as communication problems, control issues, and jealousy.

Clients benefit from Rebecca's strength in both short-term, goal-focused work and deeper exploration of life purpose, self-esteem, and identity. She integrates Client-Centered therapy to create a warm, accepting environment, uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and employs Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques when clients want actionable change and clearer direction.

Rebecca emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for progress. She listens closely, offers reflections and practical suggestions, and collaborates with each person to help them reach their goals. Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rebecca uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a client's experiences and goals guide the work; this approach helps people who need empathy and support to explore feelings and build self-trust. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she draws on to help clients clarify their values and find internal motivation for change, which can be especially useful for transitions, coaching goals, and behavior shifts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rebecca works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. Clients are invited to offer feedback and participate in shaping their plan of care.

Online therapy with Rebecca is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, manage ongoing concerns between sessions, and access professional support from locations that work for the client.