Rebecca Theophilus, LPC, LPC-MH

Rebecca Theophilus is a licensed professional counselor in South Dakota with eight years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma or abuse, and career pressures. She also supports those facing big life changes and the practical fallout that follows.

She focuses on making the conversation easy to begin. Sessions aim to be a place to say what’s on your mind and sort through feelings without judgment. She encourages steady steps rather than quick fixes, so progress feels manageable.

In the room she works collaboratively with each person to identify what feels most urgent. Conversations move from understanding to simple, practical strategies that can be used between sessions. This may include ways to handle intense emotions, improve communication, or manage daily stressors.

Her practice pays attention to caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, attachment and abandonment concerns, and problems with guilt, shame, or impulsivity. She also supports people dealing with panic, post-traumatic stress, divorce, and isolation.

Rebecca emphasizes clear goals and regular check-ins so people can see what is changing. She accepts international clients and holds the credentials LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and LPC-MH.

How therapeutic approaches work in online care

Rebecca describes her practice as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. For example, problem-focused strategies help people identify specific stressors and learn tools to manage symptoms like panic attacks or overwhelming anxiety. Another common approach emphasizes understanding attachment and abandonment patterns so people can change repetitive relationship behaviors and feel less stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. This is a collaborative effort where techniques are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and avoiding travel time. Because session format details are not specified in the biography, confirm which session types are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular meetings, have shorter check-ins when needed, or use a phone-based option when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can guide you in selecting an approach and format that will fit daily routines and goals.