- CBT informed
- Strengths-based
- Interactive sessions
About Reba
Reba Parla is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a warm, welcoming style to sessions. She highlights past wins clients have had to show change is possible. She uses breathing exercises and simple affirmations during meetings to help people manage strong feelings.
Her sessions are interactive. She checks in often to make sure the client's needs are being met. Reba draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors.
She also uses a strengths-based approach that points out the client’s skills and resources. That makes it easier to build on what already works while trying new ways of coping. These methods are used for problems like stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD-related concerns.
Reba has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW in Maine. She works with people facing a wide range of difficulties, including midlife shifts, seasonal low mood, communication problems, codependency, and hoarding concerns. She aims for practical tools clients can use between sessions.
People who choose Reba often want straightforward, hands-on support. She focuses on short exercises, clear feedback, and checking progress together. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Evidence-informed techniques and online work
Reba uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT often includes short experiments and homework tasks that can be tracked between sessions. She also emphasizes a strengths-based approach that points out what already works for a person and builds practical steps from there.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Reba checks in about what is helping and what is not, and adjusts techniques to match a person's goals and preferences. Clients and therapist choose priorities together so work feels focused and doable.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also lets people use short check-ins, do breathing or grounding exercises during the session, and share homework materials electronically to keep progress moving between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Reba address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Additional focuses include codependency, communication and family problems, hoarding, guilt and shame, and midlife or aging issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is warm and interactive. She uses breathing exercises, affirmations, cognitive behavioral ideas, and a strengths-based focus to teach practical skills.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of clinical experience working as a licensed clinical social worker. That experience informs a hands-on approach and regular check-ins in session.
Where does she practice and what is her credential?
She is licensed in Maine and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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