- Grief and caregiving
- Relationship skills
- Stress and anxiety
About Rebekah
Rebekah Machiela is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and caregiving strain. She also supports concerns like codependency, parenting stress, postpartum adjustment, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues. Rebekah writes in a warm, straightforward way and aims to make the first step feel manageable for a worried parent or caregiver.
She draws on thirteen years of experience working in medical hospitals, which shaped her understanding of chronic illness, hospice care, and caregiver burnout. That background informs how she talks about care plans, symptom changes, and practical day-to-day coping. Sessions typically include learning communication skills and building self-compassion while addressing family of origin patterns and intimacy-related concerns.
Her style is collaborative and respectful. Rebekah centers the person’s story and focuses on small, doable changes that reduce stress and improve relationships. She uses a mix of approaches to structure conversations and teach new ways of coping.
In practice, she blends listening with concrete tools. That might mean reworking negative thoughts, mapping a personal story to find new meaning, or identifying short-term steps to solve an immediate problem. Rebekah encourages reflection but keeps work grounded in daily life.
She asks people to see therapy as a process where goals are set together. The emphasis is on building self-awareness, self-love, and realistic skills that make routines and relationships easier to manage.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps people feel seen while they sort through stressful or painful situations.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect mood and behavior. It uses practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and to build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by examining the stories they tell about their lives. This approach can be useful for reshaping narratives around caregiving, chronic illness, relationship roles, and codependency patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That planning happens together, and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.
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 therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue care while managing illness or caring responsibilities, with the therapist helping tailor session length and focus to match everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Rebekah supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and postpartum adjustment, caregiver strain, chronic illness challenges, and codependency-related issues.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The approach is warm and collaborative. Sessions combine listening with practical tools like communication strategies, coping techniques, and goal-focused problem solving.
What kind of experience does the therapist bring?
She has thirteen years of clinical experience, including extensive work providing counseling in medical hospital settings and supporting people through hospice, chronic illness, and caregiving challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing 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 this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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