Rebecca Marquez

Qualifications & Experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from University of Texas Arlington and a Bachelor of General Studies with a focus in Sociology and Business from Texas Woman’s University.

I have also completed training as a TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention®) Practitioner and in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Sandtray Therapy, Trauma and Grief Therapy, and Nature-Based Therapy.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I have worked in the secular environment as a therapist for most of my career. The piece that I knew was missing and that I couldn’t openly discuss with my clients as freely was about Christ, their relationship with Christ, and how that integrated into their journey with counseling and how they heal. Life’s biggest questions and needs come down to Jesus and our relationship with Him. I knew that to be able to help people heal and answer questions in their journey, offering Christian counseling would be really important.

More About Me / On a Personal Note

I enjoy traveling. I love mountains, the lake, and the beach. I enjoy hiking, paddleboarding, and kayaking. I like to write, draw, and paint when I get a chance. I am a lifelong learner and I am continually listening to audiobooks and podcasts. I also enjoy unhurried conversations with friends over coffee.

Areas of Expertise / Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Coaching
• Counseling for Teens
• Counseling in Spanish
• Codependency
• Depression
• EMDR
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Professional Development
• Relationship Issues
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Women’s Issues

Trauma

We are learning daily about how trauma impacts an individual. The way one person experiences a situation will be different from how another person experiences it. What may not have felt traumatic to one person may have to another. Living with trauma can feel overwhelming. Emotions and senses are on high alert. Our mind doesn’t recognize if it is safe, so neither does our body.

When I work with clients for trauma treatment, I create a space that is quiet and calm. I help them tell their story in a way that is safe to them. We work on skills to help calm their system and most importantly help them know they are heard and seen.

Grief and Loss

Loss looks different for everyone. Loss can come in many different forms. At one point we believed grief was this six-step process where we move from one stage or phase to the next. But we know now that grief shows up most often when it is not convenient and when it is unexpected. We often can feel like we carry grief with us for a long time.

When we work together, your story of loss will be validated and your grief will not have to be carried alone.

Anxiety

Fast heart rate, dizziness, warm face, or what even feels like anger . . . these things can all be a part of anxiety and when it shows up, we feel out of control. To deal with anxiety, coping can look different for each person. We will discuss healthy coping skills and work on mindfulness techniques to start to see what is happening and contributing to the anxiety. We will also explore what thoughts are contributing to your anxiety, being present in the moment, and changing our thoughts to speak life.

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling is a great place for someone to start. Sometimes we just don’t feel like ourselves. Sometimes we want to improve the relationship we have with ourselves or we are working to overcome a trial. We will take time to understand who you are, how you have been impacted, and work at growing, healing, and deepening your relationship with Christ.

Women’s Issues

There are a lot of people telling women who we should be. There are a lot of roles that might define you. There are also many factors that might impact how you feel. Seasons in life might change what you think about yourself or how you view yourself.

This area of counseling has become a specialized interest. Who we are as women should be reflected first by what Christ says. I will help you navigate all the noise, recognize your identity in Christ, and understand the current issues women deal with.

Availability (by office location):

• Rockwall – Friday and Saturday
• Online Counseling – Friday and Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.