Hi I’m Rebecca Blankenship! I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and you might also call me a supportive listener and skills teacher.
I support those facing difficult times in learning how to care for themselves so that they can reach their goals. My clients appreciate my calm demeanor even while discussing stressful topics. I help my clients lean on their strengths. I will be very interested in getting to know you, what you are good at, and what you enjoy.
I like helping people who are striving for more balance in their lives. I am particularly passionate about working with young adults as they face life transitions, navigate relationships, and seek their purpose. I also work with individuals and groups with challenges of anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation.
EMDR Therapist, Counselor & CBT Therapist, Anxiety Therapist
MA.LCMHC
- Specialties: anxiety, trauma, emotion regulation, coping skills, life transitions, young adults, self-esteem, mindfulness, relationship issues
- Clients served: ages 18 and up in NC and SC
- Insurances Accepted: Aetna, CBHA, BCBS (most plans including BlueHome with Novant Health), State Health Plan, Cigna/Evernorth, original/traditional Medicare
- Self pay rate: $165 for the initial intake assessment, $150/session (50-60 mins.)
- Office hours: Tuesday – Friday 8 am to 7 pm
- Virtual DBT-Informed Skills Group for Adults in NC
I know…
from working with a wide range of clients that a balance of change and acceptance is possible. I believe learning new skills in a supportive environment can make a huge difference.
More About Rebecca Blankenship:
Clinical Background:
Rebecca brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her practice, specializing in providing effective solutions for individuals struggling with anxiety disorders.
Her commitment to improving mental well-being has made her a trusted resource for those seeking a path to healing. She helps people recognize patterns in their ideas, attitudes, behaviors, and physical sensations by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Through the application of skills training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), she investigates topics such as self-respect, acceptance, crisis survival, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and healthy boundaries.
She received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Appalachian State University in 2020. And have obtained the following credentials in North Carolina:
- Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC, #16289)
Specialized Trainings:
Some of the specialized trainings I have received include:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- The Power of Process in Healing Trauma and Dissociation
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Types of Treatment:
I have received clinical experience in community mental health setting, working with a wide range of clients. I have focused on issues such as:
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I also facilitate a virtual DBT-Informed Skills Group for Adults in North Carolina where clients learn healthy coping skills with accountability and the support of a group. Click here for more information.
Theoretical Orientation:
As a clinician, I am person-centered focusing on the client’s skills and needs. I believe that clients have it within themselves to work through their own problems and decrease symptomology. I tend to provide open ended questions and reflections to serve as a mirror for clients and assist in sorting through their thoughts and feelings. I am strengths based and often ask clients about their current strengths and skills and then assist in using these to work toward treatment goals.
I include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy skills and EMDR Therapy when working with clients toward their goals. I provide psychoeducation on the connections between thoughts, feelings, behaviors and bodily sensations. I often teach mindfulness and relaxation practices. I encourage use of coping skills and self-care behaviors to decrease symptoms and manage stressors. I also include elements of ego state interventions or parts work and trauma-informed care in my approach to help clients heal from past trauma.