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Paula Odom

Paula Odom

LCSW

New York

Practical, respectful therapy for real-life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / R072264-1
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical skills
    • Warm and interactive

    About Paula

    Paula Odom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. She brings a practical, respectful approach when people are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Her style is warm and interactive, with a focus on clear conversation and realistic steps forward.

    Paula works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and grief. She also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career worries, and coping with life changes. Addictions, compassion fatigue, and parenting stress are part of her experience as well.

    Her work includes attention to family and blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also engages with multicultural concerns and supports people affected by prejudice and discrimination. Domestic violence and trauma and abuse are listed areas she addresses.

    Paula draws on several therapy approaches to shape conversations and skill building. That includes Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions aim to match practical techniques to each person’s goals.

    With six years of experience documented in this profile, Paula focuses on helping people build momentum toward change. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration while tailoring the plan to individual needs.

  2. How approaches like Motivational Interviewing and CBT work online

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation. It focuses on gentle questions and reflective listening to help someone find personal reasons to move forward.

    Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes acceptance and understanding. The therapist follows the person’s lead, offering support and empathy while the person works through concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is more structured and looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions to teach practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan can change if something else fits better.

    The profile does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy days, make shorter check-ins easier, and reduce travel time. Some formats also work better when less bandwidth or no camera is preferred. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and skill practice to remote conversations, focusing on tools that fit everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discrimination

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    6+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns can Paula help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and grief. The profile also lists relationship issues, parenting stress, addictions, and trauma and abuse among other areas.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is warm and interactive, focused on respectful, sensitive conversations. She uses dialogue and practical steps to help people move toward their goals.

    What kind of experience does she have?

    The profile shows six years of documented experience and a range of work with emotional, family, and trauma-related concerns.

    What are her credentials and location?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with a New York license and practices from New York.

    In which languages can sessions be held?

    Sessions are offered in English. The profile notes that international clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are fees and payment handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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