Rebecca Westgate

Rebecca Westgate, LCSW, helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, and lingering effects of trauma. She also supports those struggling with low self-esteem, anger, and feelings of isolation or abandonment. Rebecca draws on nearly nine years of hands-on clinical work in Indiana to guide practical next steps for daily life.

She keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused. Rebecca listens for patterns that make problems worse and works with clients to try new ways of coping. Conversations aim to be calm and focused, so people leave with specific ideas they can try between visits.

Rebecca uses approaches grounded in evidence to help process painful memories and reduce distress. She often combines short-term problem solving with methods that address trauma and motivation to change. This mix lets people address urgent concerns while building skills for longer term recovery.

Her style is collaborative and respectful. She helps clients set clear goals and checks progress along the way. The work is paced to what each person can handle, with attention to safety and stability first.

Rebecca practices in Indiana and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin are asked to use the therapist site to start the intake steps and schedule a first meeting according to availability.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Rebecca uses a small set of evidence-based techniques to help people facing trauma, anxiety, and related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps clarify what matters most to a person and strengthens their readiness to change. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Trauma Therapy focuses on understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact after trauma and teaching practical skills to reduce distress and regain control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Rebecca will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to each person’s needs, goals, and pace. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which strategies to try and how to measure progress over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session options available. Please confirm current session formats before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or other responsibilities because travel time is removed. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can be a simpler check-in that uses less bandwidth and may feel easier on busy days. These options can help someone maintain continuity of care and try therapy without rearranging their whole schedule.