Rebekah Daly, AMFT, APCC

I read a fortune cookie once that said, “Every man should try to learn before he dies what he is running from, and to, and why.” (Pretty smart cookie, huh?)

I was a therapy skeptic for most of my life, until I found myself stuck in a pit that I couldn’t climb out of, and my first experience with therapy launched me on an expedition to understand who I was and why I was the way I was, and it changed the way I was able to understand and order my internal world. And then it began to shift the way I engaged with the world around me. So it was life-changing for me.

I use the analogy of deep-sea diving a lot. Maybe you’ve explored the shallow waters, and you want to plumb the depths, but you’re nervous. Maybe you suspect that there’s something more that you’re just not able to access, and you’re on the fence about whether or not to give therapy a try. My encouragement to you is to take the leap; the water is good for swimming, and there’s so much more beneath the surface to explore! It won’t be easy, and it won’t feel as comfortable initially, but it will be worth it. (Might even change your life.)

People describe me as calm, easygoing, nonjudgmental, and genuine. I am blessed (or maybe cursed?) with being able to see both sides of an issue concurrently, which makes me uniquely suited for working with couples and families. I always want to ensure that my clients feel comfortable and safe enough to be vulnerable, because vulnerability allows them to feel seen and known. And feeling known makes you feel a little less alone and a little more confident that maybe you’re not so different, after all. I bring my whole self to the therapy room, so I invite you to bring yours. Acceptance where you are, as you are, is always the starting point.

My heart is to help you connect more deeply to yourself, to others, and (if you’re interested) to God. I provide therapy for:

Couples looking to deepen their connection, learn tools for communicating more effectively, recover from infidelity or relational ruptures, develop an effective strategy for co-parenting, and/or discern whether or not to remain married.

Women and Adolescents who struggle with any number of symptoms related to the human condition, including (but not limited to): Trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, social isolation & loneliness, boundaries, codependency, OCD, self-harm, identity issues, ADHD and neurodivergence, and people who struggle to feel deeply, or to live a life that integrates their mental, social, spiritual, sexual, and emotional well-being.

Families who are looking to strengthen their communication and connection, including blended families and Foster Care/Adoptive families.

Children who struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes.

Spiritual/faith-based counseling available upon request.

I didn’t actually set out to be a therapist when I received my Bachelor of Arts from James Madison University (and if you’ve heard of JMU, then congratulations, you have already officially won brownie points with me!). It wasn’t until years–almost decades (plural!) –later that I decided to go back to school to get trained to become a therapist. I received my Master of Arts from National University in 2024. And the years and the life experiences that transpired between the conferral of those two degrees has made all the difference in making me the therapist I am today.

I am a recovering perfectionist, but parenthood has taught me (among other things) that being present is better than being perfect. I work hard to love the people closest to me best, but I hope that everyone I interact with in a day feels valued, respected, and treated with kindness. I value honesty and authenticity, and I am competent enough to support you, but humble enough to recognize how much I don’t know. I’m constantly learning, too, so we can learn together.

I am a voracious reader/audiobook/podcast consumer. I love watching movies with my family and jumping on the trampoline with my four kids. I enjoy working out, playing outside, and figuring out how to escape from escape rooms with my husband and our poor unsuspecting friends. I’m a sucker for a good cup of coffee, a song that speaks to me, or a conversation that inspires or encourages me.