Rebekah Verdugo , LICSW

Rebekah Verdugo is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with nine years of clinical experience. As an LICSW she holds advanced social work licensure that authorizes independent clinical practice and therapeutic work with people facing mental health and substance use challenges.

She works with adults on addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue. Rebekah also addresses co-morbidity, codependency, communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, mood disorders, obsessive or compulsive patterns, panic and phobic symptoms, and social anxiety.

Her style centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and motivation can be rebuilt. Rebekah emphasizes collaborative goal-setting, practical coping skills, and the cultivation of self-compassion as clients navigate life changes and recovery. She is committed to supporting people through both immediate crises and longer-term growth.

When appropriate, Rebekah offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging to increase convenience and continuity of care. She frames therapeutic work as a partnership that honors each person’s values, pace, and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Rebekah Verdugo

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and it emphasizes clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and replacing them with practical strategies and behavioral changes. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and obsessive or compulsive concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported as they explore identity, relationships, and self-esteem. This approach can help people build confidence and process trauma in a paced, respectful way.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Rebekah works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for those with busy schedules, geographic constraints, or fluctuating energy. These options allow ongoing access to care, easier appointment scheduling, and different communication styles to match what feels most helpful for each individual.