Reba Parla, LCSW

Reba Parla brings a warm, welcoming style to sessions. She highlights a person’s past successes to show change is possible and uses practical exercises like breathing and affirmations. Reba works to keep conversations interactive and checks in often to make sure needs are being met.

She practices cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, and a strengths-based approach. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and helps people try new ways of responding. A strengths-based approach focuses on abilities and past successes to build momentum for change.

Reba has five years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, in Maine. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. She also supports people facing midlife crisis, mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder, and issues like hoarding or codependency.

Sessions often include short exercises you can use between meetings, such as breathing practice and simple affirmations. Reba keeps work practical and goal-oriented while staying flexible to each person’s pace and needs.

People choosing her services can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed. The practice aims to help people build skills they can use day to day.

How CBT and Strengths-Based Work Online

Reba uses cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, which looks at thoughts and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT sessions typically include setting small goals, trying new behaviors, and practicing simple exercises between meetings to build new habits.

She also uses a strengths-based approach that focuses on what already works for a person. This approach highlights past successes and personal resources to create a plan that feels doable and motivating. It can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, midlife transitions, and managing mood shifts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy life because it can reduce travel time, make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, and allow work on breathing or grounding exercises from a convenient place. Ask about specific session formats when you schedule so the format matches your day-to-day needs.