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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the social work field for over 20 years. I have a variety of experiences from working with children and families through day treatment and in-home support, to individual counseling for adults facing mental health symptoms, domestic violence, homelessness, chronic illness and criminal history. I have extensive experience in the areas of ADHD, autism, trauma, depression, relationships, anxiety and parenting.
I practice strengths based, client centered therapy. I believe that building a trusting, strong therapeutic relationship is key to your successful engagement in therapy and I provide a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental space for this to occur. I also believe that skill building, self-care, mindfulness and building natural supports is important in your journey to meeting your goals.
I am a parent to two children, one of which has special needs. I genuinely understand the stress of parenting, navigating relationships, juggling responsibilities, accessing services, schools and resources.
I look forward to supporting you in reaching your therapeutic goals.
Professional experience
15yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepressionADHD
Additional areas of focus: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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Paula Steele. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Paula is insightful, helpful, goal oriented with our progress through my therapy. She offers me lots of solutions and ways to grow to help me reach my mental health and life goals. She connects dots I didn’t even know where connected and has literally help me out of very sticky situations with mental health tools and skills I will definitely use the rest of my life. I genuinely think Paula is an amazing therapist and just a good human being as well! I am so thankful for her and her expertise.
Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Paula is a fantastic listener and has a calming way of helping with difficult issues.
Written on Apr 15, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Paula is amazing! Highly recommend!
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Paula has helped me immensely. I would recommend her anytime.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I feel confident in her abilities
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Paula is a kind and empathetic provider. She truly understands the needs of her patients very quickly . She was so helpful in guiding me through a complicated difficult crisis in my life. So grateful I was connected with her . Would highly recommend her !
Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue
Paula Steele is excellent!!
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and anger management
Paula is an excellent therapist. She is nonjudgmental and truly listens to me.
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Paula is very supportive and practical. She gives great advice about your central concerns and actively listens.
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Paula has been the best therapist I have ever had! I always feel listened to as well as like I have new tools to use to deal with issues that arise. She is constantly providing resources and materials to use as well. I love that she has a available by phone sessions as well as texting throughout the week if needed. I definitely would recommend Paula!
Written on Jun 07, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Super caring and empathetic. Gives amazing life advice.
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Paula is fantastic. She’s calm in her responses and provides tools to help outside of therapy. She does a great job relating real life scenarios and listens with open arms. Highly reccomend!
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
She’s awe to work with for counseling. I’ve come back 3 times and she always welcomes me. Easy to talk to and has a variety of modalities to help you use for therapy.
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Paula has helped me make serious strides in bettering my mental health. I didn’t fully believe in therapy until having Paula as a counselor. All of us and Better Help are lucky to have her.
Written on Mar 05, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Paula is a fantastic therapist who is a great listener and is amazing at giving me resources for all my questions. She helps me with basic life situations and sets goals for me
Written on Feb 03, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I really appreciate Paula's expertise and skill as my therapist. Hands down, amazing.
Written on Dec 30, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Paula is by far the best therapist I have had thus far extremely supportive
Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Paula Steele is a wonderful therapist who listens to me attentively, respects me, engages with me, provides multiple solutions, and always keeps my best interest in mind.
Written on Aug 26, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Paula is the first counselor who actually gets me. It is nice to be understood.
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 5 months
Paula immediately dove in with me, because I like to get right to the issues in the first visit. She met me on the level I needed, sent me resources, and is helping me with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She also helped me to identify situations where emotional abuse/manipulation might be occurring.
I would recommend Paula to anyone who is really serious about "doing the work", she is a skilled CBT mentor and is invested in helping me achieve my goals. By far the best counselor on this site I've had (she is my 4th, over a long period of time).
Written on Mar 11, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I always get something from the session and new awarenesses I didn’t have before. Highly recommend others to try talking with her even if therapy felt like a waste before because I have been there! Invest in yourself.
Written on Dec 31, 2020 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
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