Body Image • December 31, 2024
New Year, Same Pressure: Why We Fixate on Weight Loss
A closer look at the emotions and beliefs hiding underneath our New Year’s weight-loss resolutions.
READ IN THE INDEPENDENT ↗REBECCA CAPPS • SELECTED WORK
Media & Press.
Words, conversations, and ideas on the psychology of being human—from relationships and body image to self-trust and mental well-being.
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION · SANTA BARBARA
5+ consecutive years nominated for Best Licensed Therapist.
Honored to be nominated by the Santa Barbara community for Best Licensed Therapist for more than five years in a row. Thank you for your continued trust and support.
SELECTED WRITING
In print & online.
Body Image • December 27, 2024
Nurturing Positive Body Image: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Practical perspectives on supporting healthier body image and self-worth in children and teens.
READ IN THE INDEPENDENT ↗Relationships • January 21, 2025
Beyond Valentine’s Day: Everyday Acts of Love Amid Dark Times
Why everyday acts of compassion and connection matter more than grand gestures.
READ IN THE INDEPENDENT ↗Personal Essays • January 14, 2025
Under the Magnolia Tree: Lessons in Loss and the Power of Speaking Out
A personal essay about memory, loss, trauma, and the importance of finding your voice.
READ IN THE INDEPENDENT ↗Relationships • April 28, 2025
Understanding Attachment Styles and How They Shape Our Relationships
Understanding patterns that shape closeness, conflict, and connection.
READ IN THE INDEPENDENT ↗ADDITIONAL PODCAST FEATURE
The Healthy Hustle Podcast — Episode 81
Showing Up in Your Feminine Flow, featuring Rebecca Capps.
LISTEN TO EPISODE 81 ↗KIND WORDS FROM COLLEAGUES
A colleague’s perspective.
“Rebecca’s compassion and knowledge of the specific issues clients struggling with eating disorders encounter is unparalleled. She is able to connect with her clients in a very unique way that provides a safe environment for empowerment and growth.”
PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENT
“Rebecca is one of those rare therapists who blends deep empathy with true clinical skill. She creates a space where growth feels not only possible but safe and supported. I wholeheartedly trust her and would recommend her to anyone looking for meaningful, lasting change.”
PODCAST FEATURE
Different Spectrums Podcast
Podcast appearance
PODCAST APPEARANCES · FEATURED INTERVIEW
In conversation.
A.L.I.V.E. WITH JESSICA SILVERMAN
Break the Cycle of Self-Sabotage
Shift Your Relationship to Food with Rebecca Capps
Episode 72 · An honest conversation about food, patterns, and creating meaningful change.
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ↗MORE PODCAST CONVERSATIONS
Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships
Hosted by Dr. Jenn Kennedy, PhD, LMFT
MORE PODCAST CONVERSATIONS
Practice of the Practice — Episode 943
New Year, New Habits: Rebecca Capps on Launching Courses on Body Image
LISTEN TO EPISODE 943 ↗MORE PUBLISHED WRITING
Read the columns.
Understanding Autism in Late Diagnosed Females — Santa Barbara Independent, April 1, 2025.
Mind-Body Matters — Explore Rebecca’s writing archive at the Montecito Journal, including wellness, psychology, and mind-body health.
FEATURED CONVERSATIONS
On air & on camera.
Good Life TV
Featured video appearance
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FACEBOOK LIVE · FEATURED
Stop the Cycle of Emotional Eating
Facebook Live replay with Rebecca Capps and China Jones.
Empire Life
Featured video conversation
WATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗FROM THE ARCHIVE
Earlier Facebook feature
This past promotional post references an older offering. Shared here as an archive of Rebecca’s media and educational content, not a current offer.
VIEW THE ARCHIVED POST ↗A separate Empire Life Facebook promo clip is available in the media archive; public access has not been confirmed.
SPEAKING & EVENTS
On stage & in conversation.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 · MODERN WELLNESS SUMMIT
Eating Disorders & the Healing Power of Metaphor
Rebecca Capps, LMFT, was a featured speaker at the Modern Wellness Summit hosted by The MAPS Institute.
Past speaking engagement
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