Rebekah Machiela, MD, LCSW-C

Rebekah Machiela, MD, LCSW-C, is a Maryland-based licensed therapist with 13 years of clinical experience providing counseling in medical hospital settings. MD is a Doctor of Medicine and LCSW-C indicates a licensed clinical social worker - clinical, reflecting dual training in medical and clinical social work contexts. She is experienced in helping people process grief and trauma, adapt to chronic illness or disability, manage caregiver burnout, navigate postpartum adjustment, and address end of life concerns.

She also supports clients dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and the emotional impact of life transitions. Rebekah applies practical communication strategies when working through relationship difficulties and emphasizes teaching concrete coping techniques that can be used in daily life. Her style is warm and empathic, centered on understanding each person as the expert on their own story.

Rebekah integrates several therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each individual, including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapy. She encourages growth, self-awareness, reflection, and self-compassion while helping clients move toward their goals. Whether someone is starting therapy for the first time or looking for a different approach, Rebekah aims to come alongside them and offer steady support on their journey.