Rebekah Hess, LPC, RPT™
(She/Her/Hers)
3-8 Years | 9-12 Years | 13-18 Years | 18+ | Family
Rebekah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Rebekah received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (CACREP Accredited Program) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University. Rebekah has received her Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™) credential. She has experience working with children, teens, and young adults in an inpatient hospital setting as well as in a community clinic. Her work includes providing individual, family, and group therapy services to clients with diverse needs.
She believes in cultivating a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. With children, she uses a non-directive stance which allows the child to take the lead and re-affirms that they are the expert of their own world. Play is a child’s first language and it allows the opportunity to process thoughts and feelings in a safe way. Through play children can feel empowered to believe in themselves and their ability to overcome obstacles in their life.
With all clients, she uses an integrative approach which incorporates different evidence-based modalities to best fit the unique needs of the client. She works collaboratively with parents, care-takers, and/or key support figures in the client’s world to provide comprehensive care and support them fully.
Originally from Louisiana, she has recently moved to Austin to be closer to loved ones and she is excited to begin her new adventure. In her free time she enjoys reading, baking, trying new foods, and exploring new places.
REBEKAH IS PARTICULARLY WELL-SUITED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES:
With children and teens who struggle with disordered eating, depression, anxiety, PTSD, perfectionism, abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and those navigating difficult life transitions
Who want to build a relationship with a therapist who is willing to meet a client where they are at, sit with them in their discomfort, and help create a safe environment for vulnerable connection to occur
Who are drawn to Rebekah’s expertise and supplemental training in non-directive child-centered play therapy, providing trauma-informed care, leading adolescent therapy groups, working with teens and families in crisis, and providing parental psycho-educational opportunities
REBEKAH WORKS AT OUR BERKMAN AND SPICEWOOD OFFICE LOCATIONS AND OFFERS VIRTUAL SESSIONS. ALL SESSIONS ARE 45 MINUTES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. HER RATES ARE THE FOLLOWING:
Individual Session $190 (adolescent/adult sessions are 50 minutes)
Initial Consult, Parent Consult, Parent Coaching $215
Family Session $225
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
LGBTQIA+
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
REBEKAH’S FAVORITES:
Favorite board game: Clue
Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite animal: Elephant
Favorite children’s book: Oink and Pearl by Kay Chorao
Favorite color: Light Blue
Favorite place in Austin: Mount Bonnell
Favorite holiday: Christmas (specifically, Christmas Eve!)
I feel happiest when: I'm sharing a meal with my family
If I had a superpower it would be: Teleportation
Place I feel most safe/calm/comfortable: Curled up on a rainy day with a cozy blanket and a good book
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