Rebecca ​S​t​.​ ​J​a​m​e​s

Rebecca St. James welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions. She focuses on eating and food-related issues among other concerns and aims to help people find steady ways to cope. Rebecca is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, and holds the credential CSW-PIP, and she brings four years of clinical experience to sessions.

She works in a direct, respectful way that centers the person in the room. Sessions begin by listening closely to what matters most to the individual. From there she helps set clear goals and practical steps to reach them, using strategies suited to each person’s situation.

Rebecca uses approaches drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also leans on client-centered care and mindfulness tools to help people manage emotions, build skills, and notice unhelpful patterns in thinking or behavior.

Her style emphasizes strengths and collaboration. Rebecca encourages people to recognize skills they already have and to apply them to current challenges. She aims to make therapy feel grounded and approachable rather than technical or overwhelming.

People considering her services can expect straightforward conversation about goals, small homework or practice tasks when useful, and ongoing adjustments based on progress. Rebecca supports planning for change and developing clear coping strategies for daily life.

How her approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to small moves that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, mood struggles, and patterns around eating and body image. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It often includes clear exercises and homework to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She checks in regularly and changes plans when something isn’t helpful, so therapy stays practical and focused on progress.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats Rebecca currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when life gets hectic. Different formats can also support shorter symptom check-ins or longer skill-building visits, depending on what someone needs.