About Becky
I am an attachment therapist. I believe that from the day we are born until the day we die, we are wired to connect with other people. In order to function at our best, we need to know that we are loved, respected and accepted, and that our contributions are valuable.
When our attachment needs are not met, we develop coping strategies that help us get through life. In time, however, those strategies might become counterproductive. We might struggle with trusting people, be overly clingy or overly suspicious, or turn to addictions to numb our pain.
As a therapist, I seek to help people explore their unhelpful patterns in an atmosphere of compassion and respect. As we uncover deep fears and longings, growth and healing take place. People are able to change their ways of relating to others, cope positively with negative situations, and experience more joy and resilience in their lives. These changes don't happen overnight, but they bring true, lasting transformation of ourselves and our relationships.
Rebecca Friese, LMFT
License #53059
I love working with...
- Couples. If you are longing to strengthen your marriage and become more of a team, I'd love to work with you. I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a well-researched, very effective form of couples therapy.
- Ministry leaders and their families. As the wife of a pastor for over 35 years, I understand firsthand the burdens ministry can place on families. If you're looking for a place to pour out your heart in confidence about your life and ministry issues, I would love to help.
- People looking for Christian counseling. I attended a seminary for my MFT degree because I believe that both Christianity and psychology speak to basic human needs and longings. If you are a Christian or are interested in Christianity and would like to see a therapist who understands your belief system and knows the Bible, I would love to come alongside you in your journey. Let me also mention here that I welcome and respect people from any religious background or no religious background -- wherever you are in life, I would count it a privilege to help you.
Please Note --
Becky schedules in person sessions at our office in Encinitas and online sessions through a secure video platform.
Becky's Background:
Rebecca (Becky) Friese is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (license #53059). She received her M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary in San Diego. She has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a well-researched, very effective form of couples therapy. In addition, she has many years of experience working with youth and families in both clinical settings and in churches.
Becky is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
She teaches seminars, classes and events on a wide range of topics dealing with parenting, relationships, mental and emotional health, spiritual growth, and ministry.
In 2014, Becky and her husband Dave started a nonprofit called Restore & Rebuild Ministries, and in January 2015, they opened the doors of Restore & Rebuild Counseling.
Becky and Dave have been married for over 35 years. They have four grown children, two of whom are married.
Becky enjoys running, reading, travel, and spending time with family and friends. She says, "In my own life, I am constantly learning, always seeking wisdom and attempting to pass it on."
Reach out to Becky
By Phone or Text: +1 (760) 456-7430
By Email: rebecca@restoreandrebuildministries.com
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