Rebecca Phelps-Smith , LICSW

Rebecca Phelps-Smith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - practicing in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. With 15 years of clinical experience across multiple settings, she offers an evidence-based, solution-focused approach that centers each person’s strengths and goals.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem and body image struggles, disordered eating, substance use, anger management, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and post-traumatic stress. She also works with issues related to intimacy, sleep and eating patterns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other challenges that affect daily functioning and well-being. Clinical methods she commonly uses include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Rebecca draws on a substantial background in emergency services, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessment, and she brings a clear awareness of the effects of vicarious trauma. She has a particular interest in supporting law enforcement, first responders, and professionals who work in high-stress environments, helping them develop practical coping strategies and providing a nonjudgmental space to process difficult experiences.