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Rebecca Knutson

Therapist · Minnesota

Rebecca Knutson, LMFT

Affirming, trauma-informed therapy focused on relationships

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  • Trauma-informed care
  • LGBT-affirming support
  • Relationship skills

About Rebecca

Rebecca Knutson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Minnesota. She focuses on helping people through stressful periods, anxiety, relationship strain, and recovery from trauma. Rebecca aims to create an affirming space where people can explore identity, relationship choices, and what matters most to them.

She uses a trauma-informed, client-centered style and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. That means she listens closely, asks practical questions, and helps people build skills like communication and self-compassion. Sessions often address family patterns, attachment concerns, and the emotional effects of caregiving and workplace stress.

Rebecca has a particular interest in supporting LGBT clients and people exploring alternative relationship structures, along with those healing from abuse, dissociation, or mood challenges. She also works with issues related to aging, codependency, and commitment struggles. Her approach pays attention to identity and belonging as part of healing.

With four years of clinical experience, Rebecca focuses on helping people name what matters, try new ways of communicating, and repair relationships with themselves and others. She frames progress as a collaborative effort and encourages honest conversation about goals and setbacks.

To begin, Rebecca asks people to reflect on what they want to change and brings practical tools into sessions. She supports parents and caregivers in managing stress and helps people reconnect with their own strengths as they move toward clearer direction.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Minnesota

Languages

English

How Rebecca Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Rebecca draws on trauma-informed care to help people understand how past experiences affect present feelings and behavior. In practice this looks like gentle pacing, grounding tools, and helping people name where stress shows up in their bodies and relationships.

She also focuses on building communication and relationship skills in practical ways. That includes role-playing conversations, practicing clear requests, and identifying patterns that keep people stuck. These techniques can help with conflict, codependency, and commitment concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Rebecca will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The site listing does not specify session formats for her practice, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by removing commute time, offering shorter check-ins when needed, or allowing someone to join from a quiet spot during a break. Licensed professionals often find these practical benefits help clients keep therapy consistent while balancing caregiving and work demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rebecca help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focuses include caregiving stress, attachment issues, and family problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Rebecca uses a trauma-informed, client-centered approach and draws on evidence-based techniques. She listens, asks practical questions, and helps people build communication and self-compassion skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working in clinical settings. That time has focused on anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and caregiver stress.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

Rebecca holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, listed as MN LMFT, and she practices in Minnesota.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and payments handled?

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

What is the process to begin working with Rebecca?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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