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Rebecca Davis

Therapist · California

Rebecca Davis, LMFT

Compassionate therapist helping people rebuild day-to-day life

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  • Anxiety and depression
  • Living with health challenges
  • Mindfulness and skills

About Rebecca

Rebecca Davis is a licensed marriage and family therapist who practices in California and brings nine years of experience to her work. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, and stress. Rebecca speaks English and aims to make therapy understandable and practical for everyday life.

Rebecca begins by listening carefully to each person's story and current challenges. She helps people name what feels overwhelming and find manageable first steps. Sessions often include learning new skills for handling strong emotions and practicing ways to communicate needs more clearly.

Her background blends methods from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness practices. She uses those methods to help people cope with chronic pain or illness, body image concerns, attachment questions, family of origin issues, substance-related struggles, and the emotional effects of abandonment or adoption and foster care histories.

Rebecca describes therapy as a collaborative process. She works with clients to set realistic goals and tracks progress in small, observable ways. People can expect a calm, respectful approach that balances empathy with concrete tools for change.

For someone juggling health challenges alongside emotional strain, Rebecca aims to help restore a clearer sense of daily functioning and personal meaning. The practice invites straightforward conversation about what’s working, what isn’t, and practical next steps.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How Rebecca’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Rebecca often draws from client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, understanding, and reflecting back what matters to the person. That approach helps people feel heard and can make it easier to name priorities and decide what to work on together.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence each other. CBT provides practical steps for changing unhelpful thinking patterns and building coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca treats the choice of methods as a collaborative decision. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try strategies that fit those needs and adjust as progress is seen.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also let people use tools like worksheets or mindfulness exercises between meetings to reinforce skills learned in sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rebecca commonly address?

Rebecca works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She also focuses on chronic pain and illness, body image, attachment and family of origin issues, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style that combines listening with practical skill building. Sessions mix empathy with tools drawn from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, emotionally-focused, and mindfulness approaches.

What is her clinical experience?

Rebecca has nine years of experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and adjustment challenges. Her work emphasizes helping clients find manageable steps forward.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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