Therapist profile
Rebecca St. James, CSW-PIP, LMSW
LMSW focusing on parenting and mood challenges
Continue with RebeccaAbout
- CBT strategies
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
About Rebecca
Rebecca St. James is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and holds a CSW-PIP in Michigan. She has four years of clinical experience supporting people who face stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
Rebecca focuses on straightforward, practical work in sessions. She uses a client-centered stance and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices to strengthen coping skills.
Sessions tend to look like collaborative problem solving. Rebecca listens first, helps people name what matters to them, and then suggests concrete steps to try between meetings. She pays attention to strengths and daily habits that can make a difference over time.
She has experience with mood disorders and life transitions that affect family life and parenting. Rebecca also works with concerns such as postpartum depression, grief after loss, body image, and isolation or loneliness.
People who choose her often want clear tools to manage feelings and stress while keeping parenting and everyday responsibilities going. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at supporting gradual change through regular effort and skill practice.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then act in ways that fit their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing small, testable changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will review symptoms, goals, and preferences with the client and suggest which methods to try first. That plan is adjusted together as needs change, with an emphasis on practical exercises to use between sessions.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find virtual sessions help them keep continuity of care around parenting responsibilities and life obligations, while still focusing on skill building and symptom management.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
South Dakota, Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Rebecca has four years of clinical experience working with mood disorders and life stressors.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is listed as CSW-PIP and LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available for scheduling.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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