I am a warm and accepting counselor licensed in Virginia with over 4 years of experience working as a child, adolescent, and early adult counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have a passion for working with those who are feeling lost or unsure of themselves. I believe deeply in working together to develop a sacred and healing place that is needed for growth and transformation to happen.
My counseling style is accepting, nonjudgmental, and interactive. I believe all change begins with curiosity and taking a first step. I strive to create space for healing, connection, and courage. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic counseling, and wellness model, which means I work hard to facilitate a process that will accomplish your goals by focusing on strengths and sources of resilience. I believe in creating a therapeutic counseling relationship that promotes unconditional positive regard and acceptance. My goal is that you will feel safe to entrust our relationship to hold your stories and this will enable you to take the risks needed for growth and self-exploration moving forward.
It's not easy to change and seek help. It takes strength to demand more out of life and to move yourself to this place. If you are ready to stop going with the flow and take charge of your of your journey. I am here to guide, support, challenge, and empower you.
I look forward to working with you soon!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701008903
WV LPC 2941
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rebecca Gillis. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Rebecca is patient, kind, and joyful in all the best amounts. She has a uniquely gentle way of helping to move through difficult emotional issues that I really benefitted from. I genuinely looked forward to talking with her every single week.
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Rebecca for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
So far, I have been extremely pleased with the variety of coping mechanisms Rebecca has suggested. She has provided a wonderful sounding board for me.
Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Rebecca for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Rebecca is an amazing counselor. She actively listens without judgement and helps to provide a different perspective.
Written on Jan 29, 2022 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Rebecca has been an extremely important factor in helping me cope with my anxiety
Written on Jan 08, 2022 after therapy with Rebecca for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Rebecca is supportive and non-judgmental, and exactly what I needed in a therapist! I really appreciate her perspective, knowledge, and the resources she shares.
Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Rebecca is an absolutely wonderful therapist. She is an amazing listener who takes notes, leads with compassion, and has a kind and considerate approach to therapy. She is exactly the kinda therapist I wish to have and I appreciate her more every session we have.
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties