- Client-centered approach
- CBT and ACT
- Short-term goals
About Rebecca
Rebecca Shaughnessy is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Alabama with five years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders including bipolar, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, ADHD, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and career stress. She also helps with issues like codependency, attachment concerns, and panic attacks.
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style in sessions. Conversations focus on practical next steps rather than long lectures. Rebecca encourages small, doable changes and helps people notice what is working. Sessions are aimed at helping someone cope with life changes, manage symptoms, and make clearer decisions.
Rebecca draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take action toward them. Solution-focused elements are used to set short-term goals and track progress.
Her approach is straightforward. She talks through problems, suggests behavioral experiments, and checks in on what helped between sessions. She aims to build a steady working relationship so clients can try new strategies and adjust as needed.
People often seek her help when feeling stuck after a major life change, overwhelmed by work or school pressures, or dealing with loss or trauma. Rebecca works in English and practices in Alabama as an LPC. To begin, readers should follow the site’s process to view online therapy options and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by clarifying what matters and taking small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress and replacing them with practical experiments and new skills. CBT is often used for panic, OCD, mood problems, and stress management. Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Rebecca will work with the client to match methods to their goals and preferences. That can mean combining ACT ideas, CBT techniques, and solution-focused goal-setting so sessions stay practical and goal-oriented. Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins that fit a work break. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage. Talk with her during the matching process about what scheduling and session length will fit everyday life best.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders including bipolar, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, relationship and parenting strain, and career-related stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and client-centered. She focuses on practical steps, short-term goals, and building a steady working relationship.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Alabama and practices there.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the provider biography.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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