Dr. Rebecca Furru was born and raised outside Philadelphia, PA. She attended Elizabethtown College, completing her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2010. After gaining clinical experience, she returned to school and completed her Master’s of Social Work at Temple University in 2015. Currently she attends the University of Southern California (virtual) and is completing her Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) with a clinical focus on caregivers and social isolation. Throughout her career, the intersection of physical and mental well-being has been a focus of practice, and as a medical social worker, Rebecca has worked across the healthcare continuum to bridge the gap in mental health services within the realm of physical medicine. Across both acute and chronic settings, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, older individuals and families. Some areas of special interest include trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, loss and grief, and relationships. She is trained in CBT, DBT and clinical hypnosis. In addition to her LMSW, she is certified in trauma.
Issues Treated
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Trauma/PTSD
- Secondary Trauma/Compassion Fatigue
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
- Grief and Loss (including pet loss)
- Caregiver Stress
Education, Certifications, and Licenses
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Temple University
- Doctorate of Social Work, University of Southern California
- Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis
- Certificate in Trauma
