Rebecca Pedersen , LCSW

Rebecca Pedersen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and significant life transitions. She brings particular focus to issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and rebuilding self-esteem and life purpose. As a complex certified trauma therapist, she uses evidence-based approaches to help clients process difficult memories and regain a sense of stability and agency.

Rebecca favors trauma-focused interventions such as EMDR and Brainspotting, modalities she has seen lead to meaningful shifts for many individuals. In addition to trauma work, she applies practical coping strategies for motivation, confidence, and managing everyday stressors. Her style emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and at a pace that feels manageable.

Rebecca recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and meets that step with encouragement and support. She aims to collaborate with each person to identify goals and practical strategies for recovery, growth, and renewed self-compassion. Her training as an LCSW means she is skilled in both clinical assessment and long-term change-oriented work.

Approaches for Trauma and Relationship Healing Online

Rebecca brings several targeted approaches to online work. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps the brain process distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming - it is often used for post-traumatic stress and deep-seated traumatic reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and early caregiving patterns, helping people understand how attachment styles affect current bonds and communication challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and stronger interpersonal effectiveness - it is useful for intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Licensed professionals and therapists will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailor techniques and pacing so the work fits the individual. Rebecca supports that collaborative exploration and adjusts methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and other obligations. These options increase accessibility and allow therapeutic continuity when in-person visits are not possible, while still enabling meaningful, evidence-informed care from a licensed clinician.