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Online therapist

Rebecca Holmstrom

Hopeful guidance for stress and parenting challenges

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rebecca

Rebecca Holmstrom is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She draws on four years of experience to help clients manage trauma, abuse, parenting stress, and self-esteem struggles. Her style is straightforward and calm.

She aims to create a place where people can speak honestly without feeling judged. In sessions she helps clients name what feels most urgent and then breaks the situation into small, manageable steps.

Background and approach

She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and offers simple tools to interrupt them. Conversations often include concrete coping strategies, emotion management skills, and clear next steps to try between meetings. Rebecca emphasizes empowerment and practical progress.

She works alongside clients to build confidence and motivation rather than handing down solutions. She also supports people facing big life changes and the stress those transitions bring. Her work covers a range of concerns tied to emotional health, including communication and family problems, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, and struggles with self-harm or self-love.

She has experience with post-traumatic stress and sexual assault and abuse concerns, and she helps young adults navigate early adult challenges. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by phone, video, live chat, or text-based messaging. Rebecca holds a Texas LCSW license and brings practical, steady support for people ready to make gradual change.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Rebecca uses evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and problem solving. One common approach she applies teaches practical coping strategies for stress and anxiety - simple breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to reduce overwhelm. These techniques help when emotions feel intense and day-to-day functioning is affected.

Another frequent focus is trauma-informed care that prioritizes safety and pacing. This involves helping a person stabilize after difficult experiences, build tolerance for distressing memories, and gradually develop stronger coping tools. It is useful for post-traumatic stress and survivors of sexual assault or abuse.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Rebecca works with each person to match techniques to their goals, comfort level, and life demands. Together they try approaches, review what helps, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. That variety makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work during transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, offer check-ins, and support steady progress without requiring travel or a strict office schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rebecca address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication and family problems, impulsivity, isolation, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, self-love, sexual assault and abuse, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She helps clients identify clear steps, teaches coping tools, and focuses on building confidence over time.
What is her background and experience?
Rebecca has four years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and has supported people through stress, trauma, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Texas with license number TX LCSW 67867.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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