Rebecca Thierfelder , LCSW

Rebecca Thierfelder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. As an LCSW she holds a clinical social work license that authorizes her to evaluate and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Rebecca is known for a compassionate yet challenging stance that combines validation with practical steps to move past emotional stuck points. She brings empathy and well-placed humor to therapy to encourage honest self-reflection and forward progress.

Her background includes extensive work in community mental health settings, where she has supported people across a broad spectrum of issues. Rebecca has provided both individual and group interventions to help clients navigate life transitions, stress and anxiety, motivation and self-esteem struggles, confidence building, depression, addictions, and trauma. She draws on training in evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These approaches allow her to adapt her style to each person’s values and goals with the aim of building a more meaningful life.

Rebecca emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared safely. Availability is a key consideration, so she offers live sessions by chat, video, and phone on weekday evenings and some weekends. Messaging is available at any time, and she strives to respond to messages within 24 hours between live sessions. Rebecca supports and empowers people taking the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Based Techniques Adapted for Online Care

Rebecca frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and structured, and it can be useful for issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching tools to manage thinking patterns and daily routines.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for people coping with trauma. EMDR helps process distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming, supporting recovery from past hurt and traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of Rebecca’s work. She partners with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and values, and adjusts techniques over time based on progress and preference.

Online therapy with Rebecca is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or on the go, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most effective for therapy.