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Rebecca Chester

Therapist · Georgia

Rebecca ChesterLCSW, CSW

Calm, practical support for life transitions

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  • Experience8 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Client-centered approach
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Compassionate listening

About Rebecca

Rebecca Chester, LCSW, CSW, helps people navigate relationship strain, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and stress. She also supports those facing career shifts, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she aims to tailor conversations to each person's needs.

Rebecca practices in Georgia and brings eight years of experience to her work. She focuses on clear, practical steps that people can try between sessions. Conversations center on the problems you bring and on realistic ways to move forward.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what a person feels ready to address. Rebecca uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on your values and goals. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness strategies to increase present-moment awareness.

Her style is encouraging rather than directive, and she works to build strengths alongside problem-solving. Rebecca emphasizes listening first, then helping people try small changes that can make daily life easier.

People who are dealing with illness, caregiving strain, end-of-life concerns, or aging-related stress often seek her support. She also addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Rebecca aims to help people find clearer direction and greater emotional balance.

How Rebecca’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding your perspective and building a plan that fits your values and goals. It helps when you need space to talk and want a therapist who listens and reflects back what matters to you.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and tries small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness. It can be useful for stress, coping with change, and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rebecca will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can shift as progress is made and priorities change.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Rebecca aims to make therapy fit into everyday life so people can attend during breaks, keep shorter check-ins when needed, or schedule longer sessions for deeper work. Those practical options can help therapy become a regular, manageable part of a busy schedule.

License and NPI

  • LCSW Georgia · No. CSW005434

NPI1508529058

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rebecca help with?

She helps people with relationship difficulties, family problems, grief, depression, anxiety, and stress. Additional focus areas include caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, and end-of-life matters.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then works with you to set goals and try practical steps between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on the concerns listed in her profile.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

Rebecca holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing and payment work?

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

How do I start working with Rebecca?

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

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