What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.94
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Paula Bamgbose-Martins is amazing. She is really sweet and helped me through things I was and am still going through.”
More than 1 year ago
“Paula is the best! I’m currently going through a family crisis and found it challenging to gather my thoughts and emotions. She’s helped me to see things from a different perspective as well as see where growth is needed in order to heal and to develop a healthy relationship with my children.”
More than 1 year ago
About Paula Bamgbose-Martins
Focus areas
Anxiety
Relationship Struggles
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Feminist
Person-Centered
Integrative
Structural Family Therapy
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Paula Bamgbose-Martins
At some point in life, most of us feel stuck — in tough transitions, relationship or family stress, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, or just the overwhelm of trying to hold everything together. When you're in it, it can feel lonely and hard to see a way forward. You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
I see therapy as a space where you can exhale. A place to sort through what’s weighing on you, understand yourself more deeply, and reconnect with the strengths you already have — even if they don’t feel accessible right now. I’m here as a supportive sounding board and a steady, honest voice, helping you move toward becoming a more confident, grounded, and self-trusting version of yourself.
Hi, I’m Paula, a Licensed Psychotherapist providing services in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, and Delaware. I earned two Master’s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania: an M.Phil.Ed. in Professional Counseling and an M.S.Ed. in Counseling and Mental Health Services. With nearly a decade of experience, one thing I know for sure is this: the “self” is incredibly powerful. When we better understand who we are, why we respond the way we do, and what we truly need, real and lasting change becomes possible.
It’s an honor to walk alongside people in their healing and self-discovery, and I’d love to support you on your journey.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Pennsylvania, MEd in Professional Counseling
NPI number
1942958830
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.94
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Paula Bamgbose-Martins is amazing. She is really sweet and helped me through things I was and am still going through.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Paula is the best! I’m currently going through a family crisis and found it challenging to gather my thoughts and emotions. She’s helped me to see things from a different perspective as well as see where growth is needed in order to heal and to develop a healthy relationship with my children.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Paula is an absolute gem. From the very first session, I felt seen, heard, and affirmed in a way I hadn’t before. Every session is somehow exactly what I need it to be, even if I don’t know what I need going into it. A true professional, with a warm aura, deeply embedded in the work.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I appreciate her work more than I can say. The way Dr. Paula is able to point out nuances I’ve missed and model healthier approaches has already made so much of a difference in my life. Her understanding of my cultural upbringing means I don’t have to explain or defend certain things and allows me to speak honestly about my life. I’m so thankful to be working with her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
This has been my best therapeutic relationship, hands down. Paula is great at probing and having me reflect on things I say during our sessions. She asks me to think about things after our session and remember to follow up on those assignments in the next session. I feel like I’ve done so much work and our brief time together than I have all my previous therapies.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Paula is so kind and patient, honest and open, and very clearly brilliant. In just my first few months of talking with her I’ve felt so heard and challenged and ultimately that’s encouraging my growth moving forward. I would and have recommended her to people in my life that are seeking therapy!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Paula's therapeutic approach utilizes kindness, humor, directness, and compassionate curiosity. She is honest about the gravity of the work that is done in therapy, and she also helps constructively challenge me while also using an empowering and holistic approach. Through her approach, I can see that she carries a therapeutic philosophy centering the patient and their experiences, wellness, and growth/healing in a very honest and intentional way.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
glad to have found a therapidt who can speak to core aspects of my lived experience and one who has been able to provide me with resources to help build better, healthier boundaries.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Paula creates a really comfortable space to talk about really uncomfortable things, which makes it easier for me to share openly.
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February 20, 2024Lilianna B.Verified patientVideo visit
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What practice does Paula Bamgbose-Martins work with?
Paula Bamgbose-Martins works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Paula Bamgbose-Martins?
Paula Bamgbose-Martins frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Paula Bamgbose-Martins on their profile.
What languages does Paula Bamgbose-Martins speak?
Paula Bamgbose-Martins speaks English.
How do patients rate Paula Bamgbose-Martins in reviews?
18 patients have reviewed Paula Bamgbose-Martins. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.94/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.