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Paula Odom, LCSW

Licensed LCSW supporting individuals and families
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family and parenting
  • Trauma and recovery

About Paula Odom

Paula Odom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York who brings a warm, interactive counseling style to her work. With six years of clinical experience, she supports individuals and families facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and blended family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, bipolar disorder, and career-related stress. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, domestic violence, multicultural concerns, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.

Paula approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring sessions and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. She draws from client-centered methods to create a supportive, collaborative space, uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and incorporates skills from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness when appropriate. Motivational interviewing is used to strengthen commitment to change and clarify goals.

Paula emphasizes practical strategies alongside empathetic listening, helping clients build coping tools, improve communication, and navigate life transitions. She frames therapy as a partnership and aims to empower people to take steps toward more fulfilling, balanced lives.

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 six years of professional experience providing mental health support.

Is Paula Odom a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NY LCSW R072264-1.

In which languages does Paula Odom provide therapy?

Paula Odom provides therapy in English.

Where is Paula Odom located?

Paula Odom is located in New York.

How can I work with Paula Odom as my therapist?

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

Does Paula Odom work with international clients?

Yes, Paula Odom 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



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client's lead. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore personal goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented method that examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it is often used to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Paula works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity across locations, and access licensed professionals from a distance. These options support ongoing work on coping skills, communication, and life transitions while accommodating different comfort levels and logistical needs.

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