Dr. Paula Britton, PhD, OH | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Dr. Paula Britton

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Paula Britton

Dr. Britton has over 40 years of experience as a therapist. She was a professor in the Counseling Department at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio for 30 years but has recently retired. She currently teaches at Yorkville University in Canada part time as well as conducting seminars on clinical supervision. She is an advocate and ally for the LGBTQ+ communities and believes in building strong relationships with her clients based on trust and open communication. She views herself as a partner with her clients and develops collaborative and personalized treatment plans. She believes that our personal histories impact us throughout our lives, but we all have strengths and resilience to get us through difficult times. She values community and connection. She enjoys exercising and yoga and is a cancer survivor--grateful for every breath. She is now an empty nester, and her two children ages 27 and 30 make her proud.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

University of Akron, PhD in Counseling Psychology
University of Akron, Master's in Community Counseling
Valparaiso University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1497928022

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Paula Britton?

Generally, Dr. Paula Britton has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Britton's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Paula Britton accepting new patients?

Dr. Paula Britton generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Britton's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Paula Britton accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Paula Britton online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Britton using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Paula Britton work with?

Dr. Paula Britton works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Paula Britton?

Dr. Paula Britton frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Paula Britton on their profile.