Rebecca Wagner, LMHC
Licensed counselor supporting adolescents and families
- Trauma and abuse
- Adolescents and families
- DBT and CBT skills
About Rebecca Wagner
Rebecca Wagner is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in upstate New York with 19 years of clinical experience working primarily with adolescents and families. She brings extensive experience treating depression, adolescent anxiety, parenting and co-parenting concerns, self-harming urges, trauma, self-esteem struggles, borderline personality disorder, and the challenges of transitioning to adulthood. Her practice also addresses ADHD, stress, grief, relationship and family issues, bipolar disorder, anger, and a range of trauma-related concerns including sexual assault and abuse.
Rebecca employs a client-centered stance, emphasizing that each person is the expert on their own life while she offers tools and strategies to support meaningful change. She is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, approaches that inform her work with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and trauma processing. Rebecca values telehealth for its ability to support more frequent contact and brief check-ins, which can allow for in-the-moment skills teaching and ongoing skill reinforcement.
Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication and family problems, impulsivity, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and coping with life changes. Rebecca aims to create a non-judgmental therapeutic space that centers the client’s needs while offering practical strategies grounded in evidence-informed approaches. She prefers clients schedule appointments to help maintain balance with other professional and personal responsibilities.
Rebecca employs a client-centered stance, emphasizing that each person is the expert on their own life while she offers tools and strategies to support meaningful change. She is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, approaches that inform her work with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and trauma processing. Rebecca values telehealth for its ability to support more frequent contact and brief check-ins, which can allow for in-the-moment skills teaching and ongoing skill reinforcement.
Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication and family problems, impulsivity, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and coping with life changes. Rebecca aims to create a non-judgmental therapeutic space that centers the client’s needs while offering practical strategies grounded in evidence-informed approaches. She prefers clients schedule appointments to help maintain balance with other professional and personal responsibilities.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsFamily problemsImpulsivityPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuse
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rebecca Wagner have?
Rebecca Wagner has 19 years of experience.
Is Rebecca Wagner a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license is listed as NY LMHC 004417.
In which languages does Rebecca Wagner provide therapy?
Rebecca Wagner provides therapy in English.
Where is Rebecca Wagner located?
Rebecca Wagner is located in New York.
How can I work with Rebecca Wagner as my therapist?
You can work with Rebecca Wagner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rebecca Wagner work with international clients?
Rebecca Wagner does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rebecca Wagner cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Rebecca Wagner integrates client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior strategies to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and collaboration so the client’s goals guide the pace and focus of sessions - this approach helps when someone needs support exploring values, identity, or relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills, supporting clients who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or self-harming urges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rebecca works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive to changing needs.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing school, work, or family obligations. These options make it easier to maintain frequent contact, schedule brief check-ins, and practice skills between sessions, helping therapy integrate into day-to-day life with greater accessibility and convenience.