Rebecca Waterston, LMHC
Therapist in Washington
Rebecca Waterston is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with ten years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inWashington
- LicenseLH61251153
- NPI 1780226498
- Experience10+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Rebecca
Rebecca Waterston is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with ten years of clinical experience. She guides people through stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, and major life changes with a steady, practical approach. Rebecca works to create a space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without fear or judgment.
She uses plain language and direct conversation to help people feel understood and begin to change. Rebecca often begins by helping clients understand how anxiety shows up in their lives.
Background and approach
Sleep problems, low mood, and high stress are common patterns she addresses. She helps people identify what they can change and what needs acceptance so they can make clearer decisions. Relationship and communication concerns are a frequent focus.
Rebecca helps individuals untangle patterns learned in childhood that make communication hard today. She explores how those patterns affect trust, boundaries, and decision making in adult relationships. Trauma work is handled with care and attention to how past events shape current responses.
Rebecca supports people working through single-incident trauma or longer histories tied to family addiction, neglect, or loss. The goal is to restore self-esteem and clearer judgment about who and what is healthy in life. Rebecca also supports people dealing with addiction in their families and those recovering from substance issues themselves.
She teaches coping strategies that reduce fear and help family members live more independently from the grip of addiction. Her work favors deep, steady exploration to shift old patterns, build self-respect, and improve everyday decision making. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to notice change and feel more capable.
Credentials
- LMHC (Washington)
- License LH61251153 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1780226498 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Rebecca lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Rebecca names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust. It helps people notice how past bonds affect their reactions now and supports building healthier ways of connecting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and clarifying values to guide action. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and focus of work; the therapist follows and reflects to help people find their own answers.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rebecca will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they try approaches, adjust as needed, and focus on what makes life more manageable day to day.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited; chat or text work well for shorter check-ins or when messaging fits a busy schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while keeping ongoing support accessible.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Rebecca commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like codependency and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and practical, aiming to create a trusting space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and real-life coping strategies are learned.
What background does she bring to therapy?
Rebecca has ten years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of adult concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Washington LMHC, licensed to practice in Washington state.
In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is available by 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 sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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