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Paula Steele, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Paula is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Paula. View 26 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Maine

Recent reviews

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.

Reviewed November 2023

Paula has been the best therapist I have ever seen. She has really help by holding me accountable in a kind way, listening to my rambling and finding the root issue inside of it and by having my back, supporting my need and advocating for me when I don’t. I really appreciate all the work and time she has spent with me and I value the lessons I have learned with and from her more then she might now.

Reviewed February 2023

More about Paula

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello! Welcome to BetterHelp!

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.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Paula Steele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306984521.

  • LCSW · Maine · LC12383 · Expires December 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Paula Steele

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

26 reviews

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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.

Reviewed November 2023

Paula has been the best therapist I have ever seen. She has really help by holding me accountable in a kind way, listening to my rambling and finding the root issue inside of it and by having my back, supporting my need and advocating for me when I don’t. I really appreciate all the work and time she has spent with me and I value the lessons I have learned with and from her more then she might now.

Reviewed February 2023

Paula is a fantastic listener and has a calming way of helping with difficult issues.

Reviewed April 2023

Paula is amazing! Highly recommend!

Reviewed December 2022

Paula has helped me immensely. I would recommend her anytime.

Reviewed November 2022

I feel confident in her abilities

Reviewed November 2022

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 !

Reviewed November 2022

Paula Steele is excellent!!

Reviewed November 2022

Paula is an excellent therapist. She is nonjudgmental and truly listens to me.

Reviewed November 2022

Paula is very supportive and practical. She gives great advice about your central concerns and actively listens.

Reviewed November 2022

Paula really listens and then comes in with solutions of different kinds that will help in future episodes of emotions. Very open to listening and really “hearing’.

Reviewed September 2022

Love Paula. She has helped me so much.

Reviewed June 2022

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!

Reviewed June 2022

Super caring and empathetic. Gives amazing life advice.

Reviewed April 2022

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!

Reviewed April 2022

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.

Reviewed April 2022

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.

Reviewed March 2022

So glad I connected with Paula. She is a great listener and her advice is so practical and worth every penny. I was a little skeptical at first but I have really benefited from this arrangement. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed February 2022

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

Reviewed February 2022

I really appreciate Paula's expertise and skill as my therapist. Hands down, amazing.

Reviewed December 2021

Paula is by far the best therapist I have had thus far extremely supportive

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed August 2021

When I felt a need for additional support, I didn't hesitate to reach out to Paula because I have confidence in her ability, her skill, and the foundation she helped me create for myself during our initial work together.

Reviewed August 2021

Paula is the first counselor who actually gets me. It is nice to be understood.

Reviewed April 2021

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).

Reviewed March 2021

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.

Reviewed December 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Paula Steele offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Paula Steele works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Paula Steele speak?

Paula Steele speaks English.

How many years of experience does Paula Steele have?

Paula Steele has 15 years of experience.

Where is Paula Steele licensed to practice?

Paula Steele is licensed to practice in Maine.

Does Paula Steele accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Paula Steele does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Paula Steele offer?

Paula Steele offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Paula Steele?

Paula Steele can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Paula Steele?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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