Rebecca Seidemann
(She/Her/Hers)
Community Resource, Counselor, Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), Other, Psychotherapist
Together we will collaborate to get you closer to the life you want to live
Let's work with your brain, not against it! I can help you make sense of how your mind works and why it does what it does. Our sessions will focus on getting you closer to the life you want using cognitive science, techniques from evidence-based therapies (primarily DBT, ACT, CBT), and your unique expertise on your own experience. Your goals may range from: simply learning how to survive the day, to communicating with others effectively, to becoming comfortable with our uncomfortable feelings, to unpacking those “triggers” that have been following you since childhood. In a warm, nonjudgmental space, we can reflect on the patterns in your life that may be causing distress or difficulty, and we can identify habits that move you in the direction of your goals and values. My approach is client-focused and relational. I am a proud UMichigan alum. (Go blue!) Additionally, my experience in psychology and cognitive neuroscience at Brown, Emory, and Yale Universities strongly inform my practice as a social worker. I have also received mentorships/certifications in CBT, TFCBT, DBT, addiction, cognitive testing (MOCA), & risk management of suicidality.
Practice hours
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Avoidant Personality
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- College and School Placement
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Behavior Modification
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Coaching
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Behavior Therapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Eclectic Approaches
- Exposure Therapy
- Experiential Psychotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Zen Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Service animals allowed
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Elevators
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Up to$175per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Michigan
- Out-of-pocket
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
- Other
Credentials
Licenses
LMSW
LARA
6801106473, Michigan
Education
University of Michigan
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2024
Publications
Zhao, Z., Duek, O., Seidemann, R. et al. Amygdala downregulation training using fMRI neurofeedback in post-traumatic stress disorder: a randomized, double-blind trial. Translational Psychiatry 13 (177) (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-023-02467-6
2023, Translational Psychiatry
*Seidemann, R., *Duek, O., Pietrzak R., & Harpaz-Rotem, I. (2023). Distinguishing emotional numbing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder from major depressive disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders, 324 (March), 249-299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.12.105. *Equal contribution
2023, Journal of Affective Disorders
Seidemann, R., Duek, O., Jia, R., Levy, I., & Harpaz-Rotem, I. (2021). The reward system and post-traumatic stress disorder: Does trauma affect the way we interact with positive stimuli? Chronic Stress, 5, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1177/2470547021996006
2021, Chronic Stress
Seidemann, R., Duek, O., & Harpaz-Rotem, I. (2020). Exploring the relationship between post traumatic stress disorder, depression, and the reward system. Poster presented at ISTSS conference.
2020, ISTSS Conference
Seidemann, R. & Hershenberg, R. E. (2019). Gender discrepancies in provision of borderline personality disorder diagnosis in patients with suicidality and treatment-resistant depression. Poster accepted at ABCT conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
2019, ABCT Conference
Seidemann, R. & Hershenberg, R. E. (2019). Gender ratio of personality disorder diagnoses in patients with suicidality and treatment-resistant depression. Presented by intern Caroline Wendzel at Emory Brain Health Center’s Research Day conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
2019, Emory Brain Health Center’s Research Day conference
Seidemann, R. (2018). Seeing is believing: On the fallibility of memory in forensic science. Connecticut College Psychology Journal, 30, 89-101.
2018, Connecticut College Psychology Journal