Reba Parla

Reba Parla is a licensed clinical social worker who uses clear, practical techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She keeps sessions grounded and interactive, checking in to make sure progress matches each person’s needs. Reba brings a calm, welcoming manner to sessions and focuses on what has worked for clients in the past.

She emphasizes strengths and practical skills. Reba uses cognitive behavioral therapy and a strengths-based approach to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build new habits over time. Sessions often include simple breathing and grounding exercises, and she practices affirmations with clients to reinforce progress.

Reba favors short, actionable steps that can be used between sessions. She helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior, and then develops small experiments to try different ways of responding. This approach is aimed at steady, lasting change rather than quick fixes.

Her practice also addresses related concerns such as ADHD, mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder, and challenges like communication problems, codependency, hoarding, and impulsivity. Reba has five years of clinical experience and draws on that background when tailoring plans for each person.

Reba works with adults in Maine and conducts sessions in English. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to get started and to schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Practical approaches for online support

Reba draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and a strengths-focused approach to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving; this can reduce anxiety and anger over time. A strengths-based approach highlights past successes and existing skills, then builds on them to create manageable goals and routines.

She also incorporates breathing and grounding exercises during sessions. These practices are brief and teachable, so clients can use them between appointments to reduce arousal and regain focus. Choosing the right mix of techniques is collaborative - the therapist and client review what feels useful and adjust the plan together based on needs and goals.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in their everyday settings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and progress checks to work well over digital sessions, helping clients move toward steady, practical change.