Rebecca Otwell-Dove
Rebecca Otwell-Dove
More commonly known as “Dr. Bec,” Rebecca Otwell-Dove is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. With a rich background spanning multiple therapeutic settings and approaches, she partners with each client to create a personalized treatment plan that meets them where they are and supports them as they move toward where they want to be. Dr. Bec believes that healing and growth are deeply individual journeys. That’s why she tailors each session to the moment’s needs, whether that means listening with genuine and undivided presence, engaging in co-regulation strategies, exploring complex thoughts and feelings, or brainstorming practical solutions together. She also welcomes creative and often underutilized therapeutic tools — like humor or movement-based sessions (think “walk and talk”) – to help clients feel more connected and at-ease.
Areas of Specialization
Management of anxiety and/or depression symptoms in the midst of everyday life
Navigation of perinatal anxiety and/or depression (e.g., anxiety in the midst of pregnancy, postpartum depression)
Processing stress associated with relationships with others (e.g., co-parenting, parent-child, immediate + extended family)
Functional coping in high-achieving, gifted, and/or neurodivergent individuals
Use of behavioral strategies to manage unwanted behavior or work towards behavioral goals
Navigation of life transitions (e.g., divorce, blending of families, start of a new education stage, role changes)
Processing stress and other feelings associated with the state of our broader world
Consultation and partnership with educational stakeholders (e.g., administrators, counselors, special education)
Development of personalized coping skill “toolkits” for day-to-day symptom management
Education & Experience
Ph.D. & M.A. in Clinical Psychology from East Tennessee State University
B.A. in Psychology from Wesleyan College
Licensed in Tennessee (License #3934) with Health Service Provider Endorsement
Licensed in Georgia (License #PS-T001186)
Personal
Born and raised in Fayette County, Dr. Bec recently returned home after spending nearly a decade pursuing her education and clinical training. Before joining A New Start Counseling Center, she served as the Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) in a busy pediatric primary care practice in Northeast Tennessee. When she’s not in the office, Dr. Bec can be found enjoying time with her family, laughing at the daily antics of her pets, or unwinding through one of her many hobbies.
