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Rabecca Cole

LCSW

Rabecca Cole, LCSW

Practical therapy for anxiety and intimacy issues

Licensed in Wisconsin
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About Rabecca

Rabecca Cole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, relationship strain, and trauma. She also supports clients working through intimacy-related concerns and issues connected to identity and sexuality. Her tone is direct and compassionate, with an emphasis on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

Rabecca brings about 12 years of clinical experience to her practice. She uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs rather than relying on a single method. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, and client-centered listening are all part of her toolbox.

In sessions she focuses on clear skills and small changes that add up over time. People can expect to talk through current problems, build coping strategies, and practice new ways of communicating and relating. She also incorporates mindfulness and dialectical behavior ideas when helpful for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Rabecca is an ally to LGBTQ people and makes room for conversations about kink, nontraditional sexual expression, and bodies that don't match cultural expectations. She also works with chronic illness, aging concerns, and complex patterns like codependency or attachment struggles.

Her style is grounded and straightforward. She aims to meet people where they are, listen without judgment, and help them set realistic goals they can pursue between sessions.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Rabecca uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT often involves short experiments and practice exercises that fit well into weekly online sessions.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That approach helps when intimacy, trust, or clinginess and distance issues are causing pain in adult relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose which tools make sense based on goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Techniques may be adjusted over time as progress is reviewed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which give flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video lets people use face-to-face interaction and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is low or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, homework support, or when someone prefers written check-ins during the week.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and intimacy-related concerns, plus relationship and family problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style blends clear skill teaching with empathetic listening. Sessions focus on practical steps, communication practice, and emotion regulation skills.

How many years of experience does she have?

She has about 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including chronic illness and trauma.

What credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LCSW credential and is based in Wisconsin.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English

License and registration

LCSW, Wisconsin
9041-123
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1023670445

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

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