Rebecca Dykes, LCSW

Rebecca Dykes is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in mental health in Florida. She also teaches at the college level and leads an academic department. Rebecca blends clinical work with interests in theology and neurotheology while aiming to meet people where they are.

She uses a direct but warm approach in sessions and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Rebecca avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical strategies people can use day to day. Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings, courts, community programs, and ministries.

Her experience covers a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, career issues, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, family problems, blended family issues, and first responder stress among other focused concerns.

Rebecca has worked with children who struggle with attachment and sensory regulation, adolescents with emotional regulation and executive functioning difficulties, adults facing domestic violence or addiction, and active duty military adjusting to deployment and reintegration. She combines clinical work with faith-informed perspectives when that fits a client's values.

She offers some Saturday phone sessions and evening text sessions by request; readers should message to confirm those options before booking. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Rebecca’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and building a respectful relationship. It helps people clarify their goals and feel understood as they work through problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and skill building to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behavior patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help with intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Clients help shape which tools are used in sessions.

Confirm available session formats before booking. Rebecca has noted some Saturday phone sessions and evening text sessions by request, so ask about those options when you start the matching process. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can attend from wherever they are. Licensed professionals can use different methods online, and Rebecca will help decide what is most practical for each client's situation.