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Paula Odom

NY LCSW R072264-1
Credentials
NY LCSW R072264-1
NPI Number
1275810012
Location
New York
Languages
English
Paula Odom

Accepting new clients

20 years experience
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About Paula Odom

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State with over 20 years of experience working with youth, individuals, and families. I've worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, career issues, depression, parenting issues, emotional abuse, and physical trauma. I've also worked with people who have experienced feelings of trauma related inequity and oppression in their everyday and work lives. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and rational- emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Licenses

LCSW
R072264-1

Professional experience

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Parenting issues
  • Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

  • Addictions
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem
  • Career difficulties
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Paula is empathetic and insightful. I trust her expertise and knowledge. Great human being and professional.”

“Talking with my therapist has given me tremendous insight into my situation . She helps me to see clearly and think logically. I can face difficult moments with calm and composure.she helps me realize that my story is that of many others and that I am not alone. ”

“Paula has helped me navigate my complicated life circumstances. She is someone I trust and is an excellent listener, very empathetic and possesses immense wisdom. I am also wiser because of her.”

“I'm so greatful to have met Paula. Whenever we have a session I feel seen and heard as she allows me the space to process what I'm going through and to explore possibilities that are out of my comfort zone. I started with Paula only a few months ago and already feel great improvement with managing my depression and learning about harmful patterns or behaviours that I'm learning to change. Thank you Paula for paving the way to my authentic self.”

“Wonderful therapist. Incredibly empathetic, respectful, thoughtful, and caring. The best therapist I’ve ever had. Cares greatly for people and great with LGBTQ+ clients. Grateful I found her. ”

“Paula has really allowed me to take control of my life and showed me what agency I have and the power I have over my present and future. She's allowed me to break past the shackles of my trauma so I can start living my life. She has a warm, kind demeanour and is able to tailor the therapy to the individual and guide them through their concerns. I can never be grateful enough for her assistance.”

“Paula listens to me and is empathetic and very helpful. She gives me good ideas on how to deal with my problems.”

“Paula is an incredible therapist and notably empathetic. She’s helped me gain confidence and allowed for me to express emotions I hadn’t previously recognised to create more sense stability in life. 10/10 will recommend, approachable and responsive.”

“I immediately felt a sense of peace our first session. She understand what is needed, when to just listen, when I’m becoming overwhelmed in our conversation and always give me reinsurance before It becomes to much. She’s honestly a breath of fresh air for me. Never judges always understating and so calming. I greatly appreciate what she has been and continue to do for me! Thank you so much ”

“Paula is an amazing therapist, patient and easy to talk to. Very grateful for her services. ”

“Paula is someone who respects who you are and helps you further realize your best self. I often have had my concerns minimized in the past when seeking counselling but Paula truly hears you and seeks to empower you through empathy and understanding. I'm do glad to have found such a supportive and compassionate counsellor. ”

“Paula is extremely helpful and very understanding and willing to help walk me through what I am going through. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs warmth, guidance and help she is amazing! 10/10!”

“Paula is an incredibly compassionate, patient, calm, understanding, highly intelligent and open-minded therapist. She immediately adapted to my needs and made me feel safe and secure from the first second of our conversation. She not only actively listened to what I had to say, but also guided me through my struggles and gave me a new perspective on them. Therapy with Paula feels light and hopeful - I am always looking forward to our sessions.”

“Paula always makes me feel heard and i feel that the wisdom she shares allows me to break free from the problems that I've been struggling with. So grateful to have her. ”

“Paula has been fantastic and has really helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I highly recommend her.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.