About Rebecca

Rebecca Hathorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people managing stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. She brings 17 years of clinical experience to online care and aims to make therapy practical and approachable for busy lives. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to each person.

Rebecca listens first, then offers reflections and practical suggestions. She encourages clients to set clear goals and works at a pace that fits their needs.

Background and approach

Rebecca draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies help people clarify values and take manageable steps forward.

Her background includes work with people facing grief, parenting stress, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, and life transitions. She is also experienced supporting those dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, and identity-related stressors such as LGBT concerns. Sessions are offered in English and provided through online formats including video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.

Rebecca describes herself as direct and real, aiming to be a steady, practical ally while clients sort through problems and build coping skills.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on a respectful, accepting relationship where the person leads the conversation and the therapist reflects what they hear to help someone feel heard and understood. This approach suits people who need a steady ally while sorting through feelings and decisions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, ADHD-related routines, and stress management.

Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses curiosity and open questions to build motivation for steps like improving routines, addressing substance use, or making career or parenting changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences and adjust as progress is made.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people share thoughts between sessions and fit support into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practice new ideas in daily life.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Rebecca address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and warm. She listens, reflects, and offers practical suggestions tailored to each person's goals.
What is her professional background?
Rebecca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of clinical experience working in helping roles.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a CA LCSW license and practices from California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How do sessions and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What this therapist works with

Experience
17 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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