Rebecca Levenson-Smith , MD, LCPC

Rebecca Levenson-Smith is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and holds an MD, practicing in Maryland with 11 years of professional experience. She began her career teaching high school students with emotional and behavioral disorders and brings an art background that informs a creative and adaptable therapeutic style.

Her work in community mental health spans school-based, in-home, in-office, and telehealth settings, supporting children, adolescents, families, couples, groups, and individual adults from diverse backgrounds and with a broad range of concerns. Rebecca combines a psychodynamic foundation with practical techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness practices, and somatic approaches in order to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Rebecca has experience addressing stress, anxiety, mood disorders including depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, addictions, self-esteem challenges, and post-traumatic stress. She emphasizes helping people gain insight into symptoms while building skills to manage and resolve them, collaborating with clients to set goals and strengthen existing resources. Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are, highlighting strengths, and supporting meaningful change through a respectful and individualized process. MD indicates a medical degree and LCPC denotes Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a values-oriented, present-focused approach that helps individuals accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that developed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections - it is often useful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Rebecca collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative, with adjustments made as progress unfolds to ensure treatments remain relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow licensed professionals to meet people where they are, make scheduling easier around daily responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. The combination of tailored therapeutic approaches and flexible online formats supports accessible, effective engagement in therapy.