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Dr. Rebecca Wiersma, LMSW
Michigan
Dr. Rebecca Wiersma, LMSW - Anxiety and Parenting
See online therapy options- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Attachment-focused work
- Client-centered approach
About Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca Wiersma is an LMSW - a licensed master social worker in Michigan - with 11 years of experience in mental health. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, parenting and attachment challenges, and related life stressors. She describes helping with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and career or relationship strain.
Her approach starts with listening to the person's situation and priorities. She uses client-centered methods that let people set goals and guide the pace of work. She often combines practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness exercises and attachment-focused ideas.
Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing different ways of responding, and building clearer routines. She also talks through family of origin issues, communication problems, adoption and foster care topics, and blended family concerns. She can help people manage compassion fatigue and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation.
Dr. Wiersma draws on psychodynamic perspectives when looking at longer-standing patterns that show up across relationships. She uses psycho-educational tools to explain diagnoses and skills, and she supports people learning new coping strategies for daily life. Her style is direct and practical, with an emphasis on concrete steps.
To begin, she asks people to describe current struggles and what they hope to change. That helps shape which methods to use and what short-term goals to set. Readers should confirm specific session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Dr. Wiersma commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that increase anxiety or low mood and to practice different behavioral responses. CBT is practical and focuses on small experiments that can change day-to-day routines.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns influence current interactions and emotions. That approach can help with parenting concerns, attachment issues, and relationship communication. Client-centered therapy is part of her work as well, which means sessions follow the person's priorities and pace while the therapist provides reflection and guidance.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. She will work with each person to decide which approaches match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as those needs change over time.
Specific online session formats are not listed in her biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy makes it easier to fit appointments into a weekday or evening routine, reduces time spent traveling, and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the session length and structure when arranging the first appointment to match it with your schedule.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, parenting and attachment issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related mood and relationship problems.
How does she use cognitive behavioral therapy?
She uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try alternative responses. Sessions include practical exercises and behavioral experiments to test what changes help.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a doctorate in philosophy emphasizing social work practice and has 11 years working in mental health settings with individuals across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMSW - a licensed master social worker - practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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