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Entry 122422Michigan / United States

Dr. Rebecca  Wiersma

Dr. Rebecca Wiersma, LMSW

Michigan 11 years in practice

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LMSW - Anxiety and Parenting focus

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  • Client-centered methods
  • Cognitive behavioral techniques
  • Attachment perspective

About Rebecca

Dr. Rebecca Wiersma is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 11 years of experience in mental health. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting and attachment concerns, and related life stresses. Rebecca describes her work as client-centered and practical.

She helps people sort through immediate problems like panic, low mood, anger, or grief. She also supports those dealing with longer-term patterns such as attachment wounds, family-of-origin issues, or mood disorders. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills that can be used between meetings.

Her approach draws from several methods. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses mindfulness practices to calm intense emotions and build moment-to-moment awareness.

Attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas shape how she looks at relationships and repetitive patterns. These approaches help uncover how early relationships or family experiences influence current struggles. Rebecca adapts methods to fit each person rather than using a single formula.

Practical matters are part of the work. Expect discussions about what’s happening now, steps to change upsetting patterns, and small exercises to practice outside sessions. Rebecca encourages collaboration so goals and techniques make sense for each person’s life.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Rebecca commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-based ideas in her clinical work. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Attachment-based therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions; it can help with parenting, relationship strain, and repeat patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will talk with each person about goals, how they prefer to work, and which methods feel most useful. That collaboration guides whether sessions focus more on skill-building, reflective work, or mindfulness practice. The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy week, shortening travel time, and keeping regular check-ins during life transitions. Others choose formats that allow shorter phone check-ins or video meetings to practice skills between work or parenting responsibilities. Discussing practical needs early on helps match session structure to daily life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting and attachment concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related mood or relationship issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She combines methods like cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, attachment-based ideas, and psychodynamic thinking.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of experience in the mental health field working with a wide range of concerns across the lifespan.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds the Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker credential (MI LMSW) and practices from Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Dr. Rebecca Wiersma

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