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Rebecca McDow

Rebecca McDow, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 18+ years of experience

Guide for adults in life transition

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  • Person-centered approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Evening and weekend slots

About Rebecca

Rebecca McDow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem challenges, and midlife questions. Her manner is nonjudgmental and straightforward, aimed at helping people take practical steps forward.

Rebecca draws on 18 years of experience with adult clients and focuses on everyday problems that interrupt life. She supports people coping with relationship strain, career shifts, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and the effects of trauma and loss. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, codependency, chronic illness, and life purpose.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses client-centered listening alongside tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions often include concrete strategies for managing emotions, improving routines, and setting achievable goals.

Rebecca also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy and solution-focused methods when they fit a client's needs. She helps clients build skills for impulsivity, anger, and mood changes, and works with people navigating divorce, separation, or first responder issues.

Scheduling is practical and flexible with evening weekday appointments and daily/evening weekend options. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy flow, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyDependent personalityDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Rebecca’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice their thoughts and values, then take small actions that match what matters to them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through practical exercises and homework to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and helps people feel heard while they clarify goals and make changes at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is viewed as a team effort. Rebecca will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adapt techniques from these methods to fit what the client needs. This collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and focused on real concerns like sleep, mood, or life transitions.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online care helpful because it can make scheduling easier, allow evening or weekend appointments, reduce travel time, and permit shorter check-ins when needed. Rebecca’s mix of skills aims to help clients use practical strategies in everyday life, whether they are working on coping skills, emotion regulation, or planning next steps.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rebecca help with?

She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, and midlife crisis among other issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Rebecca uses a person-centered style combined with cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, DBT, and solution-focused techniques to offer practical strategies.

What is her professional background?

Rebecca has 18 years of experience working with adult clients on a wide range of concerns and treatment goals.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Texas LPC credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I get started with sessions?

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

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