Reba Parla
Warm, interactive CBT and strengths-based support
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About
Reba Parla, LCSW, offers a warm, welcoming style that helps clients feel supported while working toward meaningful change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she brings professional training focused on helping people navigate emotional and behavioral challenges with practical, evidence-based strategies.
Her work emphasizes identifying and building on what has already worked in a client’s life. By highlighting previous successes, she helps clients recognize their own capabilities and apply those strengths to current concerns, reinforcing the belief that the present issue can be addressed and improved.
Reba takes an interactive approach and regularly checks in to make sure sessions are meeting the client’s needs. She may incorporate affirmations along with breathing and other grounding exercises to support day-to-day coping. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and develop more effective ways of responding, pairing this with a strengths-based focus to support lasting, sustainable progress.
Her work emphasizes identifying and building on what has already worked in a client’s life. By highlighting previous successes, she helps clients recognize their own capabilities and apply those strengths to current concerns, reinforcing the belief that the present issue can be addressed and improved.
Reba takes an interactive approach and regularly checks in to make sure sessions are meeting the client’s needs. She may incorporate affirmations along with breathing and other grounding exercises to support day-to-day coping. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and develop more effective ways of responding, pairing this with a strengths-based focus to support lasting, sustainable progress.
- Location:
- Maine, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: ME LCSW LC25574
- NPI Number: 1962067843
- License: LCSW (Maine)
CBT and strengths-based support, built for online care
Reba Parla integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients make practical, sustainable changes. One approach she uses is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then practicing new responses that better support daily life. CBT can be especially helpful for concerns like stress, anxiety, low mood, and anger by creating clear, step-by-step tools to use between sessions.She also draws from a strengths-based approach, which centers on what is already working and the abilities clients have developed over time. By highlighting past successes and existing skills, therapy can feel more motivating and grounded, especially when self-esteem is low or challenges feel overwhelming. Reba may also use affirmations and breathing exercises to support coping and emotional regulation in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Reba takes an interactive style and collaborates with clients to tailor sessions around their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy can make support easier to fit into real life. Clients can connect with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for schedules, energy levels, and communication preferences.
How much experience does Reba Parla have?
Reba Parla has 5 years of experience.
Is Reba Parla a licensed therapist?
Yes. Reba Parla is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License: ME LCSW LC25574.
In which languages does Reba Parla provide therapy?
Reba Parla provides therapy in English.
Where is Reba Parla located?
Reba Parla is located in Maine.
How can I work with Reba Parla as my therapist?
You can work with Reba Parla through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Reba Parla work with international clients?
No. Reba Parla does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Reba Parla 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 to help 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.