- 17 years experience
- LCSW Wisconsin
- Focus on relationships
About Rebecca
Rebecca Kinnunen is a Wisconsin-licensed LCSW with 17 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, anger, and major life changes. Rebecca approaches clients with respect and compassion and aims to create a calm space to talk through what matters most.
She works from the belief that each person knows their story best. Rebecca helps people notice strengths they already have and use those strengths to move past challenges. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life changes rather than jargon or labels.
Clients can expect a steady, supportive presence while they sort through difficult feelings and decisions. Rebecca listens to what you want to work on and helps set small, doable goals to build forward momentum. She also addresses related concerns such as body image, codependency, workplace stress, and substance-related issues when they come up.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Rebecca offers guidance while inviting clients to try approaches that fit their lives. She aims to help people strengthen communication, manage anger, and cope with transitions in ways that feel realistic.
Rebecca’s background includes nearly two decades of direct practice in Wisconsin. That experience shapes a practical outlook that values steady progress over quick fixes. If you are weighing whether to start therapy, she supports taking the first step and will help you set a path forward.
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Rebecca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to be practical and goal-oriented. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step problem solving to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on relationship and communication work, helping people notice patterns, practice clearer ways to speak, and set boundaries to improve interactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Rebecca will listen to what you hope to change and suggest ways to try different techniques. Together you will shape a plan that fits your goals and the pace that feels right for you.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for more flexible scheduling around work or family demands. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or sessions that do not require being on camera depending on what the therapist offers. Ask about current session options when you schedule so you can pick what matches your needs and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Rebecca help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, workplace concerns, body image, substance-related issues, and young adult challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is respectful and collaborative. She listens, highlights strengths, and helps set small practical goals to make steady progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience in social work practice. That background informs a practical and steady approach to therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.