Rebecca Wedel

Rebecca Wedel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who emphasizes establishing a strong rapport before moving into focused therapeutic work. She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, selecting from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods to address the issue at hand. Her approach centers on collaboration and on helping individuals clarify perceptions and values so they can make intentional changes.

Rebecca holds a Master of Social Work and the advanced clinical LCSW credential. She has worked across settings that include individual therapy, medical and surgical environments, high-risk pregnancy and miscarriage support, inpatient psychiatric care, and rehabilitation. She is also a Certified Dementia Specialist and has been involved in caregiver support, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and geriatric concerns.

Having moved frequently early in her life, Rebecca draws on personal experience of transitions and family adjustment in her practice. She is also interested in issues such as grief, stress, relationship concerns, parenting, eating-related difficulties, and identity shifts when life stages change. Outside of work she enjoys yoga, gardening, mindfulness practices, and following University of Kentucky basketball.