Rebecca Backman is a compassionate counselor who brings a wealth of experience working with clients from childhood through adulthood. She partners with individuals to create transformative change for symptom relief while also addressing the deeper aspects necessary for long-term healing. Recognizing that many issues stem from trauma, dysfunctional relationships, and ineffective coping patterns, Rebecca emphasizes the importance of strengthening identity, healing past wounds, and forming empowering connections. She specializes in individual psychotherapy and couples therapy, drawing from a rich background in psychodynamic perspectives, attachment theory, and family systems. Additionally, Rebecca utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) along with person-centered interventions, complemented by her training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), the Gottman Method, and play therapy. With significant experience addressing substance use disorders, family dynamics, and self-esteem issues, she believes that a collaborative and trusting relationship is fundamental. Clients are viewed as the experts on their lives, and Rebecca's role is to facilitate growth, insight, and healing, ultimately fostering self-compassion and positive change.