Rebecca Williamsen

Therapist

License: CTRS, LLPC

Pronouns: she/her

Ages Served: 12-18+

Location: Northville, Michigan

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

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I love working with people who are open-minded and ready to explore themselves and the world around them. My ideal client is someone who may need more coping skills and leisure education, typically related to addiction or borderline personality disorder. Together, I can support you in working towards your goals to learn more about yourself, to become your own best advocate, to move toward self-actualization, and to cultivate a greater sense of peace and balance in life.

I wish people knew that therapy is not about having a therapist tell you why you are the way you are, and that there is no one right way to go about healing and growth. My approach is grounded in recreation therapy, which includes mindful movement, restorative yoga, art therapy, play therapy, and more! I offer this because recreation is a pillar of overall well-being and healing happens both in the brain and body. Also, these things make therapy joyful, interactive, and emphasize the client's role in their growth journey. Going forward, I want my clients to know that therapy is a two way street- I can only help you and be the best therapist for you if you communicate with me, are as honest and vulnerable as you feel comfortable to be, and are willing to trust the process!

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Expertise and Specialties:

Expertise:

• Addiction

• ADHD & Executive Functioning

• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Recreation Therapy

Specialties:

• ADHD & Executive Functioning

• Coping Skills

• Disordered Eating & Body Image

• LGBTQIA+

• Life Transitions

• Self-esteem

• Self-harm

• Stress & Burnout

• Substance Use

• Trauma

• Women’s Health (includes perinatal & postpartum mood disorders)

Modalities:

• Creative Expression/Art Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Dance/Movement Therapy

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

• Meditation

• Motivational Interviewing

• Mindfulness

• Somatic Therapy (includes therapeutic yoga)

Populations:

• Adults

• Adolescents (12+)

• LGBTQIA+

Rates and Insurances Accepted:

• $170/55 minute individual session

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan PPO (BCBSM PPO)

Get to know Rebecca…

• Where did you study?

  Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
  Central Michigan University

  Master of Arts in Counseling
  Spring Arbor University

• What's recreational therapy?

  All About Recreational Therapy

  Recreational Therapy Infographic

• As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

  An interior designer!

• Favorite quote?

  If you want to keep moving, keep moving!

• What is your go-to “feel good” song?

  I have a whole playlist...but my favorites are easily “Anna Sun” by WALK THE MOON and “The Sound” by The 1975!

• Other than mental health, what is something you’re passionate about?

  Dance!! I used to coach a high school pom team, and I miss it so much.

• What is your favorite way to move your body?

  Walking and stretching

• What is your favorite type of music?

  I like indie rock, alternative pop, and any combo of those genres