- Trauma-informed care
- LGBT affirming
- Work and wellbeing focus
About Rebecca
Rebecca Knutson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people through difficult life moments. She creates an affirming space where people can explore identity, relationships, trauma, and questions about meaning.
Her approach is trauma-informed and client-centered. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, stress, relationship patterns, and strong emotions that come with major transitions. She often works with people who identify as LGBT and those exploring alternative relationship structures.
Rebecca pays attention to attachment wounds and the effects of past hurts. She helps people develop self-compassion, practice forgiveness, and improve communication with important people in their lives. She also supports those dealing with grief, shame, dissociation, and self-harm urges.
Work-related strain and caregiver stress are common topics in her practice. She helps people find ways to manage workplace pressures and balance caregiving responsibilities without losing sight of their own needs. She also addresses issues that show up across family of origin and current relationship dynamics.
Rebecca aims for honest, respectful collaboration in therapy. She listens without judgment, asks focused questions, and helps people reconnect with their own strengths. To begin, she guides clients toward clearer goals and practical steps for healing and greater well-being.
Approaches and how online therapy can support your goals
Rebecca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a trauma-informed, client-centered way. One common approach she draws on focuses on repairing attachment wounds through reflection and practice; this helps people understand how early relationships influence current behavior and connection. Another emphasis is on skills that build self-compassion and emotion regulation, which can reduce anxiety, manage stress, and help with mood challenges.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Rebecca works with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their style, and adjust as needed. She aims to be collaborative and to help people notice what feels useful and what needs to change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut down travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional who understands workplace strain, caregiving stress, relationship issues, and identity concerns without needing to rearrange their day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rebecca help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and LGBT identity concerns. Other focuses include attachment issues, grief, caregiving stress, and workplace strain.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a trauma-informed, client-centered style. Sessions emphasize listening, collaboration, and practical steps toward clearer goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rebecca has four years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist, practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.