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About Paula
LCSW in New York with six years of clinical experience, Paula Odom helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and family-related problems. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide sessions. Paula works with issues such as parenting strain, addiction, grief, intimacy questions, and complications from adoption or foster care.
Paula emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical strategies. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect, then on CBT and DBT skills to change unhelpful thoughts and manage intense emotions. Mindfulness practices are introduced to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing supports people who are weighing change or facing ambivalence.
Her background includes supporting people who face prejudice, multicultural stress, and work-related compassion fatigue. She also addresses attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and domestic violence impacts. Sessions involve talking through current problems, learning specific coping tools, and setting steps that fit daily life.
Paula describes herself as interactive in session and focuses on clear, respectful dialogue. She collaborates with clients to set goals and checks progress along the way. The work often includes short skills practice between meetings so new habits can take root.
Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
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How these approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the person’s lead and helps clarify goals and priorities, which can be helpful for relationship, family, and identity concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help when feelings run high or when relationships are strained.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on needs, goals, and preferences, and adjustments can be made over time as progress is reviewed.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping continuity when schedules or locations change. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the exact options before booking. Online sessions also make it easier to practice between meetings and to bring real-life examples into discussion without traveling.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addiction, grief, intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, career issues, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.