Finding the best therapist for any individual is as difficult as finding the right partner, most…read moredon't work out and some can even traumatize you. Rebecca is authentic; has a wonderfully dry sense of humor; is super sharp, extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely empathetic. However, she is also not going to be the right therapist for everyone. She might be for you, she definitely was for me. I made so much progress with her, and I have been in therapy on and off for over 30 years. The person I had seen before her, there was probably about a four year gap between the two, had actually been a terrible therapist and really traumatized me. I thought I would never go to anyone after him, but when I found myself in a toxic work environment and in a new town with no support system, I had to find someone. I am so glad I found Rebecca. She helped me get through it and I actually grew a lot and came to understand my behavior and responses much better than I had before. My recommendation is that if you are struggling with PTSD, anger, or anxiety issues, her methodology will be useful. As another reviewer pointed out, she may not be the person if you cancel appointments at the last minute, so if that is what you need to do, you will probably want to find someone else.
I am habitually late, and she put up with me and while I never felt judged exactly, I don't think she thought I was awesome at being on time and it probably annoyed her. She holds us accountable for our behavior, and that seems reasonable. We aren't paying her to be our friend, we are asking her to help us navigate through life's challenges. She does that honestly and I think with compassion as well. I never felt judged by her at all for the things I have done or said or been through. She is not like that. I think that is very important to understand, because that is where it matters most. She works very hard between being a college professor and a therapist, so her time is valuable and should be respected by her clients, even when we are going through hard times. What I can say about Rebecca is that she will make time for you when you need her, she has done it for me and I have seen her do it for others. She shows up and she is present.
Rebecca is an intellectual and insatiably curious, and I would say she is an achiever, she is goal focused. That is not for everyone, but if you want to set goals, if you want structure, she is right there to help you build the framework and help you move forward. Sometimes we need hand holding, and she has done that for me too, but what she does better than any therapist I have had before is helped me move through emotions that prevented me from staying stuck. My best advice for anyone seeking therapy, after dozens of experiences, is that while a person might be good for you they might not be good for your neighbor or vice versa. Of all my therapists I can only count two that were actually good for me. Rebecca is one of them. That being said, listen to your instinct when choosing a therapist, and notice if it doesn't seem right. A bad therapist, like a bad partner, can do a ton of damage. I feel extremely confident saying that even if she is not the right fit for someone, Rebecca is not a bad therapist. She knows what she is doing and is an excellent therapist, whether she is the therapist for you depends on what you need. Either way, I trust her. I don't trust that many people, but I trust her. Also, her dog Astro is amazing. So, if you like dogs, he is one of those super adoring, sweetheart dogs that make you feel all warm and fuzzy.
