- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Maine
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Depression
About Paula
Paula Steele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of practice experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, grief, and other life changes. Paula writes plainly and listens closely to understand each person's situation.
She describes her style as client-centered and strengths based. That means sessions focus on a person's needs and abilities rather than on labels. Paula emphasizes practical skills such as self-care, mindfulness, and concrete strategies to manage mood, sleep, and worry.
Background and approach
Paula brings broad experience from community work and individual counseling in Maine. She has worked with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, chronic illness, homelessness, and complex family situations. That background informs a down-to-earth approach to problem solving.
In sessions she blends several ways of working. Cognitive behavioral techniques can help spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness practices are used to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Narrative and motivational methods help people make sense of their story and find motivation to change. Parents will find someone who understands the strains of raising children and juggling supports. Paula is a parent herself and has direct experience with special needs caregiving, so she aims to help parents find manageable routines and resources.
Her goal is to build a trusting working relationship, teach clear skills, and connect people with supports that fit their life. Sessions are straightforward and paced to each person's needs.
What Paula works with
Everything Paula lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Paula helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Paula lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online parenting and stress work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and strengths. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what matters to the client, and helps people set steps they can actually try at home. This approach is useful for parents and people facing everyday stress who want guidance rather than labels.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that worsen mood or worry. It uses short exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and build different habits, which can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood.
Mindfulness therapy teaches basic attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase focus. Simple practices can be used during parenting moments, when stress spikes, or before bed to support sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process can change over time as needs evolve.
Online sessions offer real flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions can suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow concise exchanges, helpful for brief updates or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy family schedules.
Questions people ask about Paula
What issues does Paula help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes, among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and strengths based, focusing on listening, building trust, and teaching practical skills like mindfulness and coping strategies.
What is her professional background?
Paula has 15 years of experience in social work and clinical counseling, including work with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, homelessness, and complex family needs.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a ME LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine, and she practices from Maine.
Which languages are supported and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Paula offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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