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Rebecca S
MA Mentor

Rebecca S

MA

Mentor

 

Rebecca’s personal journey of hardship and awakening informs the way she supports others in finding healing. Rebecca’s recovery process led her to self-discovery and the endless love she now recognizes was always there. She holds a Masters degree in Psychological Counseling from Monmouth University and is working towards her Licence Addictions Counselor (LAC) qualification. Rebecca is also exploring a training in Himalayan singing bowl sound therapy, tapping into the spiritual outlets that supported her own path to healing.

Rebecca has worked in crisis support, assisting those in their darkest hours, and in residential inpatient treatment for substance use disorders. She has experience with all ages and has the ability to show up intuitively and authentically to create rapport with each individual client. She does this with compassion, humor, light, inspiration, and hope for the relationship. She loves body/mind healing and experiential/alternative therapies and has a vast knowledge and understanding of the practical tools and modalities to go along with them. She personally practices daily meditation in many forms, as well as breathing practices, and is really into yoga, exercise, and getting outside to experience the healing powers of nature. Fun fact: she loves astrology & tarot and was born on Halloween on a full moon and has a black…Lab.

What is your nickname? I actually don’t have one! People call me by my full name, Rebecca.

Where did you grow up? I’m a Jersey girl! I grew up on the Jersey shore, about 15 minutes from the beach and when I’m reunited with the ocean it is pure bliss…

What was your favorite class in school (k-grad school)? In college I would say it was abnormal psychology- fascinating! I also loved religious studies.

Who was your favorite band growing up? Boy did I love the Black Crowes, but…it was the 80’s so there were endless fun songs and bands and one-hit wonders that were too cool…

Name your 3 favorite jobs you’ve had? Hands down working as a lifeguard was the best job ever! I also loved working in a massage treatment center, and working with a fun crew at Barnes & Nobles.

What do you love doing more than anything else in the world? Too many things! Road trips are definitely number one. Floating in the ocean or going to the outdoor swimming pool in the summer. Campfires. Horseback riding. Hot tubs. Hikes. Concerts.

What’s your favorite food? Dumplings (or anything in the broad category of Asian food), soups & hearty salads

Chocolate or vanilla? Text or phone call? Truth or dare? Both, depends. Text me. Truth.

Your greatest accomplishment? Having my son.

What do you know now that you wish you knew then? That I am loved.

What did you want to be when you grew up? An Environmental Scientist. I wanted to save the animals.




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    Over a period of three years, my mentor patiently guided me to a healthier, more independent place. The tools and skills I learned from her gave me the confidence to challenge myself and be successful. She was there for me to rely on when I was lost, and her support gave me the strength to decide I wanted a better life for myself. When I was looking in every direction for the answer to, "How do I get better?", my mentor gave me the greatest gift my helping me find it in myself.
    Jenn
    In 2010, I made the decision to get help because I was addicted to substances that led me to make poor life decisions. I got the opportunity to work with Expand Mentoring and my life turned around. It was not easy and I left for a period of time, but my mentor helped me make better decisions, fix old behaviors, and I am alive. I have seen my mentor weekly for almost four years now and am grateful to have her in my life. She never hesitates to pick up the phone, she shows up, and she is a smart and amazing role model who has helped me become a better person in countless ways.
    Maya
    In my experience with treatment and seeking personal growth I have had good therapists and bad therapists, as hard as it is to say more bad therapists or counselors than good ones. Before meeting my mentor for the first time I had never had a “mentor” in the technical sense that she was not a therapist but more of a friend and guidance counselor than anything. In my opinion the reason that my Expand mentor is so good at her job is because she is able to connect with the young adult she is working with. Another reason is her out there style and personality, she is not afraid to share her experiences, whether good or bad for the bettering of you. Personally I met with my mentor twice a week for almost 6 months and even though every time I dreaded going and sitting there with her discussing hardships with my family or talking about my grades in school, she was always there for me. Even though I would never admit this in person, because this is anonymous, she did help me change my view and outlook on life and my family drastically. Without her I sincerely believe my family and I would not be on talking terms.
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    Laura
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    My defiance and need to continuously sabotage my future was compounded with years of substance abuse. Expand Mentoring took me on after other mentors found me very difficult to work with. I grew to have a tremendous amount of respect for my mentor because she exemplified patience & understanding as well as refusing to let me fall short/manipulate my way out of responsibilities. She contributed in the success that I am currently experiencing (I'm holding a part-time job, taking college classes & have developed a better relationship with my family – I never thought this was possible). Without having someone believe in my potential & guide me along, I would still be very lost today.
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