Licensed clinical social worker recordMaine
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence LC12383
- NPI
- 1306984521
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maine
These details come from information Paula supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Mindfulness techniques
About Paula
Paula Steele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem issues.
She uses practical, skills-based methods in session. Paula draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She also brings mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches into conversations when they fit the person's goals.
Sessions focus on concrete challenges. Paula helps people build problem-solving skills, manage strong emotions, and set realistic day-to-day goals. She talks through what is getting in the way of progress and suggests exercises to practice between appointments.
Her background includes work across community settings serving people with trauma, homelessness, domestic violence, chronic illness, and criminal-justice involvement. That experience informs how she addresses complicated life stressors and systems-level barriers that affect everyday coping.
Paula is a parent with experience supporting a child who has special needs, so she understands the demands of caregiving, coordinating services, and juggling family responsibilities. She aims to make therapy a straightforward, usable part of someone’s routine.
BHow sessions work
How Paula Uses CBT and Client-Centered Work Online
Paula commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation is guided by the person’s priorities, with the therapist listening, reflecting, and helping clarify goals. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing new ways of responding to reduce symptoms and improve routines.She also uses brief mindfulness practices to help people manage stress and stay present when emotions are intense. These practices are short exercises a person can try between sessions to improve sleep, reduce anxiety, or calm sudden anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula treats therapeutic method as collaborative - she will help figure out which mix of approaches fits the client's goals and everyday demands, and adjust plans as needed.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins around work or caregiving. Some people prefer talking without video, others choose live video; Paula will discuss which format best supports the work you want to do.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem difficulties, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversations alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. The focus is on practical skills and small steps that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 15 years of experience in social work and clinical settings, including work with trauma, domestic violence, homelessness, and chronic illness.
Is she a licensed clinician and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as ME LCSW, and practices in Maine.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers