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Rebecca Waterston

Rebecca Waterston, LMHC

Therapist in Washington

Practical support for anxiety and self-worth

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10 years of experience listed

LMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Self esteem
  • Relationship skills

About Rebecca

Rebecca Waterston is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. Rebecca works with clients across the lifespan, and she aims to make the first step into therapy straightforward and manageable.

She often sees anxiety tied to poor sleep and low mood, so early work usually addresses basic routines and coping skills. Rebecca uses practical conversations to uncover what a person knows about themselves, what they can change, and how they can practice greater self-respect.

Relationship and communication troubles come up frequently. Rebecca helps people notice patterns learned in childhood that keep them stuck and supports them in trying new ways of relating. She encourages small experiments in communication to build safer, more dependable connections.

Trauma work is part of her practice too, from one-time events to more complex family-based trauma. She guides clients through careful, paced exploration so confidence and decision-making can return. Rebuilding a sense of self-worth is a common thread in this work.

Rebecca also supports people facing addiction and the family members living with it. She focuses on skills that reduce fear and enable healthier boundaries. Her goal is to help people feel more in control of their choices and more hopeful about daily life.

How Rebecca's approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them and pick actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and moving toward a clearer sense of purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it often focuses on sleep, worry, and daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they show up now, which can help with communication problems and rebuilding trust after hurt.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Rebecca will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their needs and goals. She adjusts pace and focus as progress becomes clearer, making changes when something isn’t helping.

The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, avoid travel time, and choose a quieter time for focused work. It also allows brief check-ins when needed and supports combining skill practice with daily life between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityLife purposeNarcissismSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rebecca address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like codependency, communication problems, addiction recovery, grief, and women's and young adult issues.

What is her approach in sessions?

Sessions blend practical skill-building with deeper exploration. Rebecca uses methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance-based ideas, attachment-focused work, emotionally-focused exercises, and client-centered listening to guide the process.

How much experience does she have?

Rebecca has ten years of professional counseling experience working with people across a wide range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington and practices from that state.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.

How does cost work for therapy here?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Rebecca?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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