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Rebecca Thierfelder

Therapist · Wisconsin

Rebecca Thierfelder, LCSW

Compassionate, direct help for everyday struggles

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Trauma-informed care

About Rebecca

Rebecca Thierfelder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She writes in a direct, warm way and aims to move people past emotional stuck points toward clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning.

Rebecca uses a blend of practical talk, gentle challenge, and well-placed humor to promote self-reflection. Sessions focus on understanding what gets in the way, testing new behaviors, and strengthening motivation to change. She has long experience in community mental health settings that informs how she supports people through life transitions and ongoing struggles.

Her work includes helping people manage chronic medical issues, caregiver strain, grief around aging, and the emotional aftermath of trauma. She also addresses patterns such as codependency, avoidance, dissociation, and difficulties with communication or commitment.

Rebecca draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts her style to match each person’s values and goals. She offers individual and group-based approaches learned over years of clinical practice.

Practical access is part of her approach. She offers evening and some weekend live sessions, plus messaging between sessions. People who want to begin are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process to find a time that fits their life.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin

Languages

English

How Rebecca uses evidence-based techniques online

Rebecca has worked with several evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small committed actions toward a life they find meaningful, which can help with chronic illness and low mood.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Rebecca will discuss options, try approaches that match a person’s goals, and adjust the plan over time based on what is helpful. The emphasis is on practical skills and building a life that reflects each person’s values.

This profile does not specify which live session formats are currently offered, so confirm options before booking. When arranged, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow evening or weekend appointments, reduce travel time, and let people use messaging between live meetings for brief check-ins and planning. These practical benefits can help people keep momentum between sessions and apply new skills in everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rebecca commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as chronic pain, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style mixes empathy with gentle challenge and occasional humor. Sessions focus on practical steps, self-reflection, and testing new ways of coping.

What is her background and experience?

She has 11 years of clinical experience and a long history working in community mental health settings, using both individual and group interventions.

What credential and location should I know about?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin and based in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does billing and cost work?

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

What are the next steps to begin?

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

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