Dr. Rebecca Wiersma, LMSW

Dr. Rebecca Wiersma is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a doctorate in philosophy that focused on social work practice. She brings 11 years of experience in the mental health field, working with people across the lifespan to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, parenting and attachment issues, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, and challenges with self-esteem and life transitions.

She approaches care with the belief that one size does not fit all, tailoring treatment to the individual needs and circumstances of each person. Her work draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, attachment-based approaches, psychodynamic perspectives, and client-centered strategies, so interventions align with the presenting concerns and personal goals.

Dr. Wiersma has experience supporting clients through a broad range of additional focus areas, including adoption and foster care matters, blended family dynamics, communication difficulties, mood disorders, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues related to family of origin, forgiveness, guilt, and isolation. She integrates psycho-educational elements when helpful to increase understanding of symptoms and coping options.

Her clinical style emphasizes collaboration and respectful exploration, helping people build coping skills, clarify values and life purpose, and navigate transitions such as separation, divorce, or career change. Dr. Wiersma works in English and brings a thoughtful, informed approach to addressing both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns that affect wellbeing.