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Rebecca Boardman, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Rebecca is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Rebecca. View 86 reviews
Great news, Rebecca is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in West Virginia

Recent reviews

Rebecca had help me start the road to recovery... I greatly appreciate her and hope to be able to continue my therapy at a later date.

Reviewed November 2024

Rebecca has been a great help! She always listens and cares about how I am feeling and helps me to look at things in a new and better light!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Rebecca

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

It takes a great deal of courage to reach out for help when struggling emotionally, physically, and or behaviorally. Let me introduce myself. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), who has been working as a therapist, with a variety of clients, for the last 15 years. It is important to me that everyone be treated with respect and dignity no matter what they are dealing with in their life. I achieved a Masters Degree in Social Work at West Virginia University and have completed 70 hours towards Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification.

As a therapist it is my goal to provide compassion, understanding, and support without discrimination, stigmatization, and or judgement. I have worked effectively with clients who are dealing with Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Anger, Bipolar, Career Challenges, Depression, Domestic Violence, Medical Issues/Diagnoses, Parenting Problems, PTSD, Stress, Trauma, and Weight Loss. Your struggle is real no matter how difficult or what others may think is not important.

My therapy style is interactive and client centered. My therapeutic approach consists of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Impact, Gestalt, and Solution Focused along with therapeutic techniques and activities, based on individual needs, to help you to achieve your goals. I am straightforward but also empathetic to the needs of my clients.

If you are ready and able to commit to taking the first step, we can work together to help you to achieve a happier and more fulfilling life through a commitment towards change. I am here to support and empower you throughout the process. I’m excited and looking forward to be working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Anger management Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Rebecca Boardman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942610522.

  • LICSW · West Virginia · DP00942740 · Expires October 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Rebecca Boardman

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

86 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Recommend Amazing Listens Understanding Helpful Wonderful Excellent Helping

Rebecca had help me start the road to recovery... I greatly appreciate her and hope to be able to continue my therapy at a later date.

Reviewed November 2024

Rebecca has been a great help! She always listens and cares about how I am feeling and helps me to look at things in a new and better light!

Reviewed November 2024

She offers a refreshing perspective and timely reminders along with lots of practice information and ideas. Highly recommend

Reviewed November 2024

Rebecca is awesome!

Reviewed November 2024

She has been great in working with me.

Reviewed September 2024

Rebecca makes me think and helps me to own my own mistakes.

Reviewed September 2024

Rebecca Boardman has been a tremendous help for me this year. She's respectful and validating but also has no problem calling me out when I'm being problematic which I need those checks from time to time. She's more than just here to listen and validate is what that means. She helps. She's very knowledgeable and insightful and I would definitely recommend her.

Reviewed September 2024

Rebecca is amazing at helping me work through my own blocks, reframe situations, and change negative thought patterns. I love working with her. Monday's are my favorite so that I can reflect and get a fresh positive start to my week.

Reviewed September 2024

Rebecca is wonderful! I love working with her and am so thankful to have found her. She has helped me so much already.

Reviewed August 2024

I have only had one appointment so far and just from that I feel a measurable difference in how I was feeling. Can’t recommend enough.

Reviewed August 2024

She is such a caring and professional therapist. She has already helped me make huge gains in my life and has been filled with positive suggestions that I’ve implemented in life. Very lucky to have found her!!

Reviewed August 2024

Excellent!

Reviewed August 2024

Rebecca helped save my marriage. So many resources, so much understanding. She is highly skilled. I recommend her and BetterHelp often.

Reviewed August 2024

Rebecca is an excellent therapist. Very personable and easy to talk to. She validated my feelings and helped me work through them

Reviewed July 2024

Rebecca is the best therapist I have ever found.

Reviewed July 2024

Rebecca has been so great with me. Incredibly patient, compassionate, and she’s really helping me with achieving my goals and setting higher goals for myself.

Reviewed June 2024

I really appreciate the help she's given. I love her style of therapy she has, it's just a perfect fit for myself. She really makes me feel and know that she genuinely understands and cares about my struggles and the background I personally come from. She gives great advice, helpful tips, good coping skills, challenges my way of thinking, and always makes me smile or laugh with each session. She is a wonderful therapist.

Reviewed June 2024

She is very understanding. And feels like she puts herself in my shoes. And by doing that she is compassionate and gives wonderful advice to help me. BetterHelp did wonderful matching me with her. Within 2 sessions I already stopped drinking and doing much better with self care. Rebecca has blessed me so much and I thank her for that!

Reviewed June 2024

Rebecca has really helped me understand myself and others in my life. She listens and offers advice and ideas how to look at life's challenges in a different way. I always feel like "I can do this" when we talk. I appreciate her help on my journey and I'm looking forward to my growth and new awareness in the days ahead.

Reviewed June 2024

My life is a Netflix biopic, and Rebecca helps me make sense of the mess. She’s one of the good ones.

Reviewed May 2024

Rebecca is a kind and very experienced therapist.

Reviewed May 2024

Rebecca is amazing. She really understands my concerns and is able to help me organize my mind and use tools to move forward toward my goals.

Reviewed May 2024

Rebecca is amazing!! She has been a great help with her keen insight, thoughtful questions and feedback, empathy and affirmation, and guidance with setting goals. I highly recommend working with her.

Reviewed May 2024

She talks to me as a friend would and treats me with courtesy and respect. I feel as a person not a number with her. Positive advice with techniques to reduce anxiety in my fast paced high demand life. She seems to think outside the box.

Reviewed May 2024

Rebecca listens and gives thoughtful feedback. She's quick to answer if I have any things to talk about via text. I look forward to each of our weekly sessions

Reviewed May 2024

rebecca is such an accommodating person to my schedule and advice. sometimes you just need reassurance and rebecca is absolutely wonderful at giving you just that! she’s my first and only match with a therapist on betterhelp and they couldn’t have placed me with anyone better (my mom says the same whose also on better help) :)

Reviewed April 2024

Rebecca understands my issues and suggests real solutions and achievable goals.

Reviewed March 2024

Rebecca was absolutely lovely and affirming.

Reviewed March 2024

She is an excellent therapist. She has helped me a lot. I am so glad I found her and Better Help.

Reviewed February 2024

Rebecca has been a great resource for my husband and me. We are going through a very difficult time and Rebecca has helped us to communicate and understand each other better. We trust her.

Reviewed February 2024

She is amazing! She really listens and knows how to help me find ways to put my mind at ease and calm my anxiety.

Reviewed January 2024

Rebecca is very understanding, compassionate and objective. With her help I am learning what I need to do better and not allow in my life.

Reviewed January 2024

Rebecca has been a true blessing in my eyes to make sense of my life with a few sessions. She is amazing, smart, extremely helpful. I am truly thankful we were matched up as my therapist. From the bottom of my heart, I truly thank you

Reviewed January 2024

Barbara is a great therapist! I sought help after some recent big changes in my life and I always leave a session with at least one nugget of wisdom I hadn't considered previously.

Reviewed June 2023

Very pleasant to speak with on all issues. I am going through divorce with a difficult NPD woman and have just come out this year as bisexual which has caused a lot of issues with family and friends. Rebecca has been very pleasant and supportive and open to my discussing my bisexuality, something that is core to my personality. I had other therapist become uncomfortable with the topic but she is very understanding and makes me comfortable to discuss. Highly recommend, especially if dealing with personal relationships and LGBTQ matters.

Reviewed November 2022

Great therapist with extensive knowledge base.

Reviewed January 2022

Rebecca is great she truly cares and listens to you and helps you navigate through even the most difficult conversations!

Reviewed December 2023

Rebecca is helping me see life through different eyes. I appreciate her a great deal

Reviewed November 2023

I was unsure about therapy, nervous and decided that BetterHelp was a great way to ease into it and I could stop anytime I wanted. Rebecca was so warming and welcoming that all that disappeared and I look forward to our weekly sessions. Her knowledge and experience have helped me through this process and working through the things that have needed unpacked for years. I would highly recommend Rebecca, especially if you’re dealing with either drug addiction or being the parent of someone in addiction. 10 out of 10 she’s your gal.

Reviewed November 2023

Rebecca is so supportive and encouraging! She has taught me how to challenge the negative thoughts and be more present in my life.

Reviewed September 2023

Rebecca is kind and caring

Reviewed September 2023

She is the best therapist; I am so grateful that I found BetterHelp and Rebecca.

Reviewed August 2023

My life wouldn’t be the same without meeting Rebecca. I appreciate her more than words.

Reviewed July 2023

She is helping me save my marriage. Both my husband and I have learned a lot about ourselves and each other because of our work with Rebecca,

Reviewed July 2023

She wants whats best for you and tells you the truth straight forward. She does the best to help and understand you

Reviewed June 2023

Super supportive, compassionate, practical, and helpful!

Reviewed June 2023

So far she has been amazing help to me. And she listens.

Reviewed June 2023

Rebecca is so easy to talk to. She has been a tremendous help to me!

Reviewed June 2023

Excellent! Always willing to listen and give you great exercises to follow that relate to the issues you are dealing with. Could not ask for more.

Reviewed April 2023

She does a great job! Listens well and gives wisdom that I can apply to my situation.

Reviewed March 2023

If you get Rebecca do not skip. She’s amazing at what she does and you will not be disappointed. I’m a 26 year old male that had something disconnect in my brain and she went above and beyond in helping me cope. It takes time. Love yourself.

Reviewed March 2023

Rebecca tells me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear.

Reviewed March 2023

Rebecca was so kind and empathetic as she guided me through strategies to cope with the loss of my mom. I appreciate how she listened, supported me, and provided strategies to apply when anxiety overcomes me. Even though at first, I delayed actually writing a letter to my mom, once I started the grief (still there) but it became easier to breath. Thank you for making me try this because it has helped tremendously and given me tools to return to.

Reviewed April 2023

Rebecca is a wonderful therapist. She offered valuable tools during the very first session that were very helpful. I would strongly recommend her to anyone who needs help!

Reviewed February 2023

Miss Boardman is a fantastic therapist, and helped me recognize not only the issues in my headspace, but life in general. She has helped put me on a path of success whereas before doing sessions with her, I felt like I was going in a literal circle with no progress. Additionally, I feel like I'm actually worth something to myself and the community and that is a feeling I haven't really had for a good while up until these therapy sessions. Slightly off-topic but I feel like my spirituality has also improved, being able to talk to Miss Boardman and hear insight and discussion about God that is outside of my usual "small town church" setting was incredibly refreshing and (at least I think!) remarkably good for my soul. 10/10 would absolutely recommend Rebecca Boardman!

Reviewed January 2023

Rebecca is a wonderful listener. She allows me to share my story and when she responds to my situations, it is always in a way to help me see it from a new angle. She is knowledgable, personable and kind. I look forward to my sessions each week!

Reviewed January 2023

So thankful for her, she’s so down to earth and really tries to help you.

Reviewed January 2023

She is professional, good advisor and listener

Reviewed January 2023

She is amazing. She always responds promptly. I really like how she is so unbiased and shares her opinions for each person/situation in what we discuss. She has really put me at ease for what therapy/counseling is like.

Reviewed January 2023

I like being able to talk to a therapist on line, not having to go out in bad weather for a meeting. I am happy with Rebecca’s cheerfulness and encouragement. She listens very well and has helped me have a better attitude toward our son and his problems. I am grateful for that and look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed December 2022

Very understanding and able to summarize your situation and recommend solid ways to improve. Very effective and easy to work with.

Reviewed November 2022

Rebecca is kind and very understanding. I haven’t worked with her long but I am confident in her abilities to help me. I highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2022

Rebecca is an excellent Christian counselor. She helped me through a very difficult time I was going through. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2022

She is very polite and gives great advice

Reviewed November 2022

Rebecca is the best!

Reviewed November 2022

I absolutely love Rebecca - she is exactly what I want and need in a therapist ! It’s like having a non judgmental- tell it like it is best friend

Reviewed September 2022

She’s good person to talk to

Reviewed September 2022

I felt comfortable and heard at the first session, great start!

Reviewed September 2022

Rebecca was a very good listener and she offered helpful solutions to some of the issues I was facing. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2022

Rebecca has helped me work through some difficult problems in my life by being supportive as well as challenging me to do better.

Reviewed August 2022

Rebecca is great!

Reviewed May 2022

Rebecca is an amazing therapist. She is very easy to talk to. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2022

Very kind and helpful

Reviewed March 2022

First visit went well! I didn't feel diminished, and had tools to work on until our next appointment!

Reviewed March 2022

Rebecca is awesome! I enjoy her perspective and support.

Reviewed March 2022

Very thoughtful and helpful

Reviewed March 2022

Rebecca has a talent for listening and is especially good at offering new perspectives on problems and challenges in life.

Reviewed February 2022

she is very supportive, she gives great advice and really shows you a different perspective. she answers at the right time almost every time which is amazing. she is a great therapist and i appreciate everything that’s happened so far.

Reviewed January 2022

She's a very good therapist, happy I got her

Reviewed January 2022

I love better help! It's been so great so far!

Reviewed January 2022

Rebecca is an astonishing therapist. I came into therapy thinking there was something wrong with me. Rebecca has had a great understanding of my issues and has given quality advice. I am whoo I am and I am happy for that.

Reviewed December 2021

She listens to me and has a clear understanding of my situation, she suggests different ways for me to cope and deal with the issues. I look forward to speaking with her every week.

Reviewed December 2021

She’s incredible

Reviewed December 2021

Has helped make great moves and set up a foundation towards my future

Reviewed December 2021

Rebecca is thoughtful and kind. She listened well and had great worksheets to send me.

Reviewed December 2021

Appreciate her kindness and willingness to help me understand my challenges.

Reviewed December 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rebecca Boardman offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Rebecca Boardman works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Rebecca Boardman speak?

Rebecca Boardman speaks English.

How many years of experience does Rebecca Boardman have?

Rebecca Boardman has 14 years of experience.

Where is Rebecca Boardman licensed to practice?

Rebecca Boardman is licensed to practice in West Virginia.

Does Rebecca Boardman accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Rebecca Boardman does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Rebecca Boardman offer?

Rebecca Boardman offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Rebecca Boardman?

Rebecca Boardman can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Rebecca Boardman?

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