Rebecca Boardman, LISW, LICSW - Therapist in West Virginia

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
ACT and CBT methods
Attachment-based work

About Rebecca

Rebecca Boardman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in West Virginia with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting questions, and life transitions.

Rebecca uses practical talk and structured methods to help people sort out patterns that keep causing pain. She favors Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for addressing strong emotions and attachment-related patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based ideas, and client-centered ways of working.

Sessions are collaborative and interactive. Rebecca uses specific techniques and exercises when they fit a client’s goals, and she explains steps in clear language. She aims to help people notice emotional reactions, test new ways of responding, and build skills for coping with stress and mood problems.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from West Virginia University and long clinical practice across many presenting problems. Rebecca has experience supporting people with ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image and eating concerns, and attachment and abandonment issues.

People who prefer straightforward guidance and skill-based sessions may find this style helpful. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to arrange a first session through the site.

How Rebecca integrates EFT, ACT and attachment ideas online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and attachment patterns, which can help when relationships or recurring emotional reactions cause distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current expectations and responses, useful for people noticing repeated patterns in close relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That process can include trying an emotion-focused exercise one week and a values-based ACT skill the next, then checking what feels most helpful.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them. Some methods work well over video, while others can be adapted to audio or simpler check-ins depending on what the client needs and what formats the therapist offers.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

West Virginia, Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping and eating problems, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is interactive and client-centered, using practical techniques and exercises to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

How long has she been practicing?

Rebecca has 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of presenting problems.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LISW and LICSW credentials and practices in West Virginia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I get started booking a session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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