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Paula Odom, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW supporting individuals and families
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Family and parenting
  • Trauma and abuse

About Paula Odom

Paula Odom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who works with individuals, youth, and families to address a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She offers support for stress and anxiety, depression and bipolar concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and blended family dynamics, grief and loss, and struggles related to trauma and abuse. Her practice also attends to needs around addiction, career transitions, self-esteem, anger, and caregiver stress, and she brings experience in multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, adoption and foster care, and attachment-related matters.

Paula brings a warm, interactive style grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her clinical approach blends client-centered principles with cognitive-behavioral strategies and other evidence-informed methods, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs and goals of each person. She is especially attentive to experiences of trauma that arise from inequity and oppression in daily life and at work.

Paula emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients take the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. She provides practical tools alongside emotional support to help people cope with change, rebuild connections, and move toward healthier patterns of living.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Paula Odom have?

Paula Odom has 6 years of professional experience as a practicing therapist.

Is Paula Odom a licensed therapist?

Yes. Paula holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are NY LCSW R072264-1.

In which languages does Paula Odom provide therapy?

Paula provides therapy in English.

Where is Paula Odom located?

Paula is located in New York.

How can I work with Paula Odom as my therapist?

You can work with Paula through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Paula Odom work with international clients?

Yes. Paula works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Paula Odom cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Paula Odom

Paula uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful and empathetic space where the client's experience guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, validating feelings, and supporting each person to find their own solutions and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so clients can develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and self-management challenges.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Paula works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques from these approaches to fit the situation. The plan evolves as progress is made and priorities change.

Online therapy with Paula is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing support from licensed professionals without travel, helping people maintain consistent care during life transitions and busy seasons.

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