Rebecca Boardman, LISW, LICSW
Straightforward, compassionate therapy for real-life challenges
- Interactive client-centered support
- CBT and DBT skills
- Trauma-informed perspective
About Rebecca Boardman
Reaching out for support when life feels emotionally, physically, or behaviorally overwhelming can take real courage. Rebecca Boardman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISW, LICSW) who brings 14 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and concerns. She believes people deserve to be met with respect and dignity, no matter what they are navigating, and she aims to create a therapeutic space grounded in compassion, understanding, and support without judgment, stigma, or discrimination.
Rebecca earned her Master of Social Work degree from West Virginia University and has completed 70 hours toward Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certification training. Her experience includes helping clients address addiction, ADHD, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, career challenges, depression, domestic violence, medical diagnoses and related stress, parenting concerns, PTSD, trauma, weight loss goals, and day-to-day stress. She recognizes that each person’s struggle is valid, regardless of how others may interpret it.
Her style is interactive and client-centered, with a straightforward approach balanced by empathy. Rebecca draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with other techniques and structured activities tailored to individual needs and goals. For those ready to take a first step toward change, she offers steady support and empowerment throughout the process as clients work toward a more fulfilling life.
Rebecca earned her Master of Social Work degree from West Virginia University and has completed 70 hours toward Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certification training. Her experience includes helping clients address addiction, ADHD, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, career challenges, depression, domestic violence, medical diagnoses and related stress, parenting concerns, PTSD, trauma, weight loss goals, and day-to-day stress. She recognizes that each person’s struggle is valid, regardless of how others may interpret it.
Her style is interactive and client-centered, with a straightforward approach balanced by empathy. Rebecca draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with other techniques and structured activities tailored to individual needs and goals. For those ready to take a first step toward change, she offers steady support and empowerment throughout the process as clients work toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rebecca Boardman have?
Rebecca Boardman has 14 years of experience providing therapy and support to clients with a wide range of concerns.
Is Rebecca Boardman a licensed therapist?
Yes. Rebecca Boardman is licensed and holds the credentials LISW and LICSW. License details include OH LISW I.2102950 and WV LICSW DP00942740.
In which languages does Rebecca Boardman provide therapy?
Rebecca Boardman provides therapy in English.
Where is Rebecca Boardman located?
Rebecca Boardman is located in West Virginia.
How can I work with Rebecca Boardman as my therapist?
You can work with Rebecca Boardman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your needs and schedule.
Does Rebecca Boardman work with international clients?
No. Rebecca Boardman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rebecca Boardman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-based approaches, delivered online with flexibility
Rebecca Boardman integrates practical, skills-focused therapy with a supportive, client-centered style, and online sessions make that support easier to access consistently.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on recognizing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing new ways to respond. It is often used to support concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and day-to-day coping challenges by turning insight into doable steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes building concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful when emotions feel intense, relationships feel strained, or it is hard to stay grounded during conflict or change.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and committing to meaningful actions. This approach can support people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or pulled off course by worry or self-criticism.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Rebecca works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, preferences, and the strategies that fit best.
Online therapy can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible options that can fit around work, family responsibilities, or transportation barriers.