- CBT methods
- Breathing exercises
- Strengths-based work
About Reba
Reba Parla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who report stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Reba focuses on concrete skills and short exercises you can try between sessions.
She emphasizes what has worked for each person in the past. Reba uses breathing and affirmation exercises during sessions and checks in often to make sure the approach fits the client's needs. Sessions are interactive rather than a one-way conversation.
Reba works with cognitive behavioral methods and a strengths-based perspective. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them in daily life, and build on existing strengths to create change. She explains steps clearly and gives practical tasks to practice outside sessions.
Her background as an LCSW informs a practical, skills-focused style. That background also includes experience helping with mood disorders, impulsivity, communication problems, and issues linked to aging and life transitions. Reba includes strategies that address problems like hoarding, codependency, and seasonal mood shifts.
Sessions are done in English and are intended for adults. Reba asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session so she can learn about the problem and plan next steps.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Reba commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and a strengths-based approach. Cognitive behavioral methods involve noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying small experiments in daily life, and practicing alternative ways of thinking and behaving. This approach often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and problems that come from repetitive thinking patterns.The strengths-based perspective focuses on what a person already does well and builds on those abilities. That can look like identifying past successes, adapting those steps to current struggles, and tracking small wins over time. Reba also includes breathing and short in-session exercises to teach concrete ways to manage symptoms between meetings.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit best based on problems, goals, and daily routines. That planning is revisited as progress or new challenges appear.
The site lists online therapy options; please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They also allow for short check-ins when needed and let clients practice skills in real-life settings between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD along with related issues like communication problems, codependency, hoarding, and mood disorders.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is interactive and skills-focused. She uses breathing and affirmation exercises and checks in often to make sure the work feels useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a clinician working with adults on anxiety, mood, and behavior-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Maine.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.