- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca Wiersma is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 11 years of experience in mental health. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, parenting stresses, relationship strain, and problems that trace back to early family patterns. She also addresses grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and major life transitions.
Dr. Wiersma holds a doctorate in philosophy with an emphasis on social work practice. She has spent over a decade helping people manage mood disorders, disruptive behaviors, attachment concerns, and parenting or adoption-related questions. Her background includes work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges across different settings.
In sessions she uses a client-centered stance and draws on several evidence-informed techniques. Cognitive behavioral strategies help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Attachment-informed work looks at how early family relationships continue to shape expectations and closeness in adult life.
She also integrates mindfulness practices and psychodynamic ideas when they fit a person’s needs. These tools support people who want clearer emotional regulation, better communication, or relief from ongoing family-of-origin patterns. The therapist and client decide together which approaches make sense.
Dr. Wiersma aims for straightforward, practical conversations about problems and goals. She asks questions, reflects patterns, and offers concrete skills to try between sessions. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Wiersma commonly combines attachment-based ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships that started in childhood and how they affect adult expectations and connection. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on spotting and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep stress or mood problems going.She often adds mindfulness practices to help with emotion regulation and presence. Mindfulness involves simple exercises to notice thoughts and bodily states without getting pulled into them, which can help with anxiety, anger, or reactivity tied to family patterns. The therapist discusses which mix of approaches best fits each person and adjusts based on goals and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel time. The therapist will work collaboratively to set session length and frequency that match practical needs and therapeutic aims.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, parenting and relationship problems, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and combines practical techniques to match each person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience in the mental health field and holds a doctorate in philosophy focused on social work practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW licensed in Michigan and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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