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Reba Parla, LCSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationMaine
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Reba

Reba Parla is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who blends cognitive behavioral techniques with a strengths-based orientation to support people managing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She frames work around clients' existing successes, helping them identify practical skills and small wins that can be built into sustained change. Her style is interactive and encouraging, with a focus on skills practice such as breathing and affirmation exercises incorporated into sessions.

With five years of clinical experience in Maine, she also addresses issues like anger, self-esteem, mood disorders, hoarding, impulsivity, and a range of relationship and life-stage challenges including blended family dynamics, codependency, and midlife concerns. Sessions typically include regular check-ins so clients and clinician can adjust goals and techniques together.

Reba offers multiple remote session formats to accommodate different needs and prefers a collaborative process that matches therapeutic tools to each person’s preferences and circumstances.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Reba Parla draws on cognitive behavioral methods and a strengths-based framework to help clients develop concrete coping skills and reframe unhelpful patterns. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or impulsivity, and introduce practical exercises to change those patterns. A strengths-based approach highlights existing abilities and past successes, encouraging clients to build on what already works for them while setting attainable goals.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods and session focus over time so care feels tailored and responsive rather than fixed.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives, support ongoing skills practice between sessions, and allow clients to choose the mode of interaction that best suits their comfort and schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can this clinician help with?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, along with related issues such as mood disorders, impulsivity, hoarding, and family or relationship challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and session style?
The practice emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques paired with a strengths-based orientation, using interactive sessions with breathing and affirmation exercises and regular check-ins to track progress.
What is the clinician's background and experience?
The therapist has five years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and integrates practical skills and strengths-oriented strategies into treatment.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The therapist practices in Maine and holds the credential ME LCSW LC25574 as a licensed clinical social worker.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMidlife crisisMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Maine

Languages

English