Rebecca, LCSW Supervisee

Are you feeling more stressed now than ever? If you struggle with anxiety or depression, you may feel distressed and overwhelmed on a daily basis. If you are trying to cope with loneliness, isolation, or anxiety about the future, it can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You might also struggle with aging transitions, caregiver burnout, or adapting to retirement issues that are causing unhappiness. If these kinds of stressors are negatively impacting your quality of life, consider turning to a trusted therapist for support. 

I work with all ages but specialize in working with adults and older adults on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief and loss, marriage/relationship problems, loneliness, aging transitions, and health anxiety, as well as individuals of all ages who struggle with ADHD. I provide a warm space to share your feelings, process your stressors, and learn practical coping strategies. When you feel heard and can utilize successful coping methods, you will more successfully weather life’s challenges. 

You are not alone on your journey, and we will work through your stressors and challenges together. I use a combination of talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution focused brief therapy to help clients achieve their therapy goals and work towards emotional wellness. We will make progress on your treatment goals in each session together with lots of warmth and support along the way. I assign homework in most sessions and give clients plenty of practical coping strategies that they can put into practice right away. 

Additionally, I am a seasoned therapist in my late 40s who brings a lot of lived experience to my work with clients. I received my Master of Social Work degree from The Catholic University of America and am a Licensed Master Social Worker in Virginia. Before going back to graduate school for my MSW and becoming a therapist, I had a career in journalism. I have worked in mental health since 2011 and spent many years as a geriatric social worker in a variety of settings.