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Paula Southwell

Therapist
20 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

My clients should know that, as a “mature in years woman” for my entire life I have wanted to help people to be the best they can be. I have learned much from my own experiences. Living up to one’s full potential is quest, a journey, where we learn along the way how to make ourselves better and stronger.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is an eclectic fusion of cognitive behavioral therapy, the art of insightful Mindfulness, and client centered. My practice is focused on your own personal needs and goals.

What you can expect from me

I believe that my clients have come away with a sense of confidence in using the tools they’ve acquired to help them navigate, find personal insights and growth in their lives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at State University of New York, Albany, MSW (Master of Social Work) at State University of Ny At New Paltz
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Play, Humanistic, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Jungian, Strength-Based, Transpersonal, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1663 New York 17M
    Chester, NY 10918