Rebecca Burda, LCSW, LICSW — Therapist in Tennessee

Hi there, I'm Rebecca!

Therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale. A place where you’re heard, understood, and don’t have to filter your experience. Many of my clients say that talking with me feels like talking to a friend, but with the added safety, structure, and support to help them truly move forward.

My focus

I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break, or impacted by past experiences that still feel present. People who want real tools, a deeper understanding, and a way to move forward. We will focus on building practical skills and processing past experiences that shape how you think, feel, and respond.

My approach

I draw from evidence-based practices such as DBT, EMDR, CBT, and TF-CBT. Whether that means building practical coping skills to navigate daily stress or processing past experiences to address deeper patterns and negative beliefs, I believe meaningful change happens when you feel both supported and empowered.

My communication style

I listen with the intention of truly understanding your experience, while also helping you recognize patterns and underlying beliefs that may be keeping you stuck. My feedback is honest, compassionate, and direct. I’ll reflect what I’m noticing, ask meaningful questions, and gently challenge you when it supports your growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist started with a desire to understand people on a deeper level and help them feel less alone in their struggles. That has grown into a passion for supporting clients in healing, growth, and creating meaningful change.

My goals for you

We work together to identify meaningful goals and break them into manageable steps. As things shift, we adjust along the way. I support your progress with practical tools, insight, and accountability to help you stay motivated and create lasting change.

Our first session

Our first session is a space to get to know each other and begin building comfort and trust. I’ll ask about your story, what brings you in, and your goals. We’ll talk through my approach, options for treatment, and next steps, and you’ll have time to ask any questions you may have.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Trauma Focused

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Education from University of Cincinnati and a Master of Social Work, Clinical from Aurora University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Rebecca Burda