Dr. Rebecca Wiersma , LMSW

Dr. Rebecca Wiersma is a licensed social worker with a doctoral background in philosophy focused on social work practice. She holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and brings more than a decade of experience helping people of all ages navigate emotional and behavioral concerns.

Her clinical work spans common challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and attachment issues, and relationship and family difficulties. Dr. Wiersma emphasizes that effective care is not one-size-fits-all; she adapts interventions to the needs of each person and family, drawing on a client-centered stance that honors individual goals and perspectives.

In practice she integrates a range of techniques to address presenting problems, including cognitive behavioral methods, psycho-educational strategies, mindfulness practices, and attachment-focused approaches. This flexible, individualized framework supports clients facing mood disorders, parenting concerns, life transitions, and complex family dynamics. Dr. Wiersma aims to create a collaborative therapeutic experience and looks forward to supporting clients as they work toward clearer coping, stronger relationships, and improved emotional well-being.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and trust formed in relationships. It helps people explore how early attachments influence current relationships and emotional responses, which can be useful for parenting concerns, attachment issues, and relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and perspective. Therapists provide empathy and support while helping clients discover their strengths and make choices that align with their values; this approach is often applied to life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and coping with change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and stress management by offering structured tools for coping and problem solving.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Rebecca Wiersma works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals mix and match techniques as appropriate to tailor care.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier for clients to fit care into busy schedules or access support from different locations. These options support ongoing engagement and make it practical to continue work on symptoms, relationships, and life goals with a therapist.