Paula Holmes, LCSW, ME | Psychotherapist

About Paula Holmes

Focus areas

Anxiety

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Codependency

Life Coaching

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Paula Holmes

Hi there, I'm Paula! My name is Paula Holmes, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have been a therapist since 2008. I'm an easy-going person and I enjoy helping people address challenges in life with compassion and humor. I would be honored to assist in your journey and look forward to getting to know you. My approach My primary treatment modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but I also use Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques. My focus Over the years I have worked with a wide range of people in all walks of life. I am comfortable treating depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders and PTSD. My communication style I approach clients with calm openness. I encourage people to share what they are comfortable sharing and work on rapport and trust building as we approach the challenges that brought them into counseling. Sessions with me are safe, and I listen carefully and non-judgmentally so that people feel cared for while we address their thoughts and feelings. My journey to mental healthcare I have always been fascinated by the way people think, feel and behave. I started out as a case manager for a family literacy program and gradually began to work in fields where I could get to know clients in a different way that explored their internal emotional lives. I went to graduate school because I wanted to specialize in mental health and assist people with these aspects of life, including relationships, emotional landscape, thought patterns and behaviors. I am passionate about my work as a therapist because I have seen the impact therapy can have and deeply appreciate being a part of that growth for my clients. My goals for you Goal setting is an important aspect of counseling, as it guides the direction of treatment. When setting goals I usually start with asking what the big-picture end result will be.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Maine

Education and training

University of Maine, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1013244011

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Paula Holmes work with?

Paula Holmes works with Rula Health - Maine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Paula Holmes?

Paula Holmes frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Paula Holmes on their profile.