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- Motivational Interviewing
- Progressive Counting
- Cognitive Behavioral Trauma
About Rebecca
LCSW in Indiana with nine years of clinical experience, Rebecca Westgate focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, and depression. She also pays attention to abandonment, attachment issues, isolation and loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia. Rebecca works with individuals who are dealing with difficult emotions and trauma-related concerns.
Rebecca uses practical, evidence-based techniques in sessions. She applies Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. She also uses Progressive Counting and Cognitive Behavioral Trauma Therapy to help process traumatic memories and reduce their daily impact.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Rebecca emphasizes clear steps and measurable coping strategies. Her work often includes short-term skill building alongside deeper processing when needed.
Her background includes nearly a decade of hands-on clinical practice supporting people through depression, anxiety, and trauma-related effects. Rebecca has experience addressing child and family issues and the emotional effects of incarceration, as those concerns appear in many clients she sees.
People who choose Rebecca typically want straightforward techniques and a collaborative clinician. She asks about current problems, personal strengths, and realistic next steps. The approach blends memory-focused trauma work with behavioral tools to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.
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How Rebecca applies evidence-based approaches in remote work
Rebecca uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build commitment. This approach is conversational and focuses on identifying personal values and small steps that fit daily life.She applies Progressive Counting as a memory-focused method for processing traumatic events. The technique works in short, graduated steps to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and help them feel less disruptive.
Cognitive Behavioral Trauma Therapy is used to link thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps people notice patterns, test unhelpful beliefs, and try new coping strategies that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Determining which method fits best is part of the first sessions. Rebecca works collaboratively to match techniques to a person's goals, history, and current needs. She may combine brief skill work with deeper trauma processing over time.
The biography did not specify which remote formats are offered. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Therapists can also adjust pacing or use audio-only options when bandwidth or a quieter setting is preferable.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, isolation or loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety or phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and evidence-based, combining conversation with practical skills. Sessions aim for clear steps and measurable coping strategies alongside trauma processing when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with people affected by trauma, anxiety, depression, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.