- Collaborative sessions
- Goal focused work
- Small actionable steps
About Rebecca
Rebecca Shaughnessy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, codependency, and life changes. She writes plainly and works with clients to find practical next steps. Her approach aims to help people notice what matters to them and take small, doable actions toward that life.
Rebecca uses a collaborative, client-centered style in sessions. She believes people already carry strengths and that therapy is a place to build on those strengths. Sessions often focus on clear goals and simple skills you can try between meetings. She invites clients to take one small step at a time rather than trying to fix everything at once.
Her practice includes work on trauma, grief, addictions, bipolar and other mood concerns, panic and OCD, and challenges like compassion fatigue, parenting strain, and ADHD-related struggles. Rebecca also pays attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, money stress, and midlife transitions. She speaks with people about how patterns like codependency and shame affect daily life and choices.
Rebecca brings five years of clinical experience as an LPC. She draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, and Client-Centered Therapy to match methods to each person. The goal is practical progress that fits real life, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance, a steady therapist relationship, and clear steps to try between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Rebecca draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. ACT helps people clarify what matters most and take values-based steps, useful for stress, emptiness, and codependency patterns. CBT focuses on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to reduce anxiety, panic symptoms, and depressive behaviors.Choosing the right method is collaborative. Rebecca will discuss your goals and preferences and help decide which approach or combination fits best. She sees therapy as a process of trial and adjustment rather than a fixed plan.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make attending easier, fitting therapy into a work break or a busy day and removing travel time. It also allows steady momentum between appointments and makes it simpler to try new coping strategies in day-to-day settings. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to what fits your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Alabama, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Rebecca supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, codependency, trauma, addictions, grief, parenting strain, mood disorders, OCD, panic, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on practical goals and small steps. Sessions emphasize building on a person's strengths and trying simple skills between meetings.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns from mood disorders to trauma and codependency.
What credentials and location are listed?
Rebecca holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Alabama and Virginia as an AL LPC and VA LPC, with practice based in Alabama.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's 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.