Welcome! It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life as well as to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who graduated from Argosy University in 2006 with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, employment issues, parenting concerns, relationship problems, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and suicidal ideation.
My counseling style is warm, interactive, and compassionate. I am a strong believer in treating all individuals with respect, sensitivity, and that mental health symptoms are not defining of the person. I utilize cognitive behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, rational-emotive counseling, and strength based empowerment approaches. I actively work in therapy sessions to meet your specific needs and help you arrive at insights. We will work together to implement strategies and tools you can begin using immediately. Most importantly, we will work together to make sure progress is being made on the goals you have set for yourself.
I look forward to working with you!
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that frightens us the most. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?”
Marianne Williamson
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Impulsivity, Mood disorders , Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701008629
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She is great! I love talking to her! She always understands me.
Written on May 03, 2020 after therapy with Rebecca for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Rebecca has been so very helpful to me with the issues I struggle with. She understands my issues and helps in the best way possible.
I came to Rebecca after working with Elizabeth Papa for a long while when Elizabeth had to take a extended leave of absence from Betterhelp due to family emergency.
Rebecca has made this transition so much easier than I thought it could be. I’m not usually one to open up right away but Rebecca made it so easy for me to.
Thank you so much Rebecca
Written on Apr 29, 2020 after therapy with Rebecca for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
I am just getting to know Rebecca. She is easy to talk to. She is like talking to a friend that has great advice. She has been patient and genuine. She allows me to ramble through my thought process and then response with focused help.
Written on Apr 14, 2020 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Simmerman is easy to talk to, seems genuinely interested in your problems and comes up with creative solutions!
Written on Mar 02, 2020 after therapy with Rebecca for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
So far I am really happy with Rebecca's counseling. After a few session I feel comfortable talking to her and I am happy to continue. I hope we can continue making progress.
Written on Jan 18, 2020 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Rebecca is professional and personable. I appreciate her understanding and her matching my tone. She asks thoughtful questions and offers sound advice.
Written on Jan 11, 2020 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues