- Direct but warm
- Faith-informed care
- Neurodiversity aware
About Rebecca
Rebecca Dykes is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with more than 20 years in mental health practice in Florida. She also serves as a college professor and department chair, and brings both clinical and academic perspectives to her work. She combines faith-informed approaches with practical strategies to help people through hard seasons.
Her background includes work across inpatient, outpatient, forensic, and community settings. She has supported children with attachment and sensory issues, adolescents with emotional regulation and executive functioning challenges, and adults facing domestic violence, addictions, anxiety, and the stresses of military deployment. She has particular interest in neurodivergent people navigating a neurotypical world and in clergy and ministry leaders dealing with spiritual burnout.
Her style is direct and warm. Sessions are respectful and aim to avoid stigmatizing labels. She draws on approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match what someone needs.
Rebecca also integrates faith-based perspectives and has training in areas that connect theology with neuroscience. She mentions Certified Biblical Counseling in her background and notes work informed by neurotheology. Readers interested in combining spiritual concerns with therapy may find this helpful.
She offers some Saturday phone sessions and evening text sessions by request. Prospective clients should use the site process to start therapy and confirm current session options before scheduling.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options
Rebecca uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's experience and goals, offering listening and reflection to help people feel heard and to guide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes that can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and address patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are applied for emotion regulation and coping skills when people struggle with intense feelings or self-destructive patterns.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single model. Over time the plan can change as progress or obstacles become clearer.
The biography notes some Saturday phone sessions and evening text sessions are offered by request. If you want those options, message to request them and confirm current session choices before booking. Otherwise, check the therapist matching process to learn what session types are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions can happen between work or family responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, career concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, codependency, and related issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is direct yet warm. She uses client-centered listening alongside practical techniques drawn from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused methods.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has two decades of experience in the mental health field, including inpatient, outpatient, forensic, and community roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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