Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 91 ratings

Paula OBrien

LMHC, 30 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
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Hi, I'm Paula, I'm an L.M.H.C. in MA, I've been in the field for 3 decades. I enjoy a reputation for making people feel comfortable in session and working effectively with them to resolve their presenting problems. I work with teens as well as adults to resolve issues from the past so people can enjoy life and meet their fullest potential.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

You should expect to feel that you are in capable hands after our 1st session. Increasingly, as you are more comfortable, you will control how much about yourself that you share with me. During our initial session I'll obtain whatever background history that feels safe for you to share, and I'll start formulating our plan for your success. Our initial session also gives you the opportunity to make sure you feel comfortable with me.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Having helped countless people over the past 30 years, I feel that my ability to connect with and understand clients may be 1 of my greatest strengths. I'm passionate and determined to guide you into a better place. I'll be able to see your potential and believe in you before you are able to do that for yourself.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with survivors. As we start your healing process, you'll experience a positive change in other aspects of your life. With your empowered perspective and unpacking of responsibility that was never yours to carry, you'll begin to thrive.

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 91 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

July 17, 2025

Paula is absolutely excellent with keeping track of what is going on with me and all the issues I'm dealing with and always follows up on issues that came up in previous sessions, eg; "is your sleep any better this week? You said last week...." Great listener, really pays attention, genuinely cares

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 51 with Paula

May 2, 2025

Paula is a great therapist I have been seeing for the last few months. I feel as if she really understands me, is very genuine, open minded, and knowledgeable in her field. I feel that our personalities match in the therapist/client way which makes our sessions flow, makes it easier for conversation, and they are quite productive in my goals that I am working on. I highly recommend Paula!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 8 with Paula

April 28, 2025

Still new to Paula, but cannot recommend enough. Validating, understanding, and empathetic. Well qualified to handle a wide degree of experiences.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Paula

About Paula OBrien

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Often, we can make differences and improvements by simply looking at the content of your thoughts and how those impact your behavior.

Eclectic

It's essential that I meet you where you are. I'll adjust interventions, styles and techniques based on your individualized needs.

Psychoeducation

Frequently, my empowering you with interventions and techniques to manage symptoms and situations is helpful.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Together we'll look at the content of your thoughts for any distortions that are impacting your feelings, and we challenge those for accuracy.

Trauma Informed Care

I specialize in working with traumatized individuals giving me the experience to help you heal.