Paula Fistein
Licensed Therapist, MA, LMHC, LCMHC
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My approach to treating OCD starts with providing education—helping you understand the intricacies of your OCD, how it shows up, and how to best challenge it so it doesn't interfere with life. In session, you'll practice exposure and response prevention (ERP) effectively, so you can feel confident and see progress. I love to see people grow, increase their confidence, and become the best versions of themselves. I believe in treating everyone with exceptional care and guidance. My other areas of focus include depression and hoarding.
My approach to treating OCD starts with providing education—helping you understand the intricacies of your OCD, how it shows up, and how to best challenge it so it doesn't interfere with life. In session, you'll practice exposure and response prevention (ERP) effectively, so you can feel confident and see progress. I love to see people grow, increase their confidence, and become the best versions of themselves. I believe in treating everyone with exceptional care and guidance. My other areas of focus include depression and hoarding.
Location
Licensed in Florida, Utah
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity, Judaism
Education
South University Tampa
Insurance
Plans accepted by Paula
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, EMI Health, Florida Blue, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Key Benefit Administrators, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Regence BlueShield, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services,
Why our members love working with Paula
A.M.
Good experiencePaula has been more than amazing throughout my journey. She's stuck with me through thick and thin, putting me in my place when needed, and helping me understand how I function. I would not have been able to survive or endure what I did throughout my year & something without her. She made my life enjoyable, and Im excited she's growing and moving towards a better opportunity. She's amazing and deserves it all
B.P.
Good experiencePaula is always attentive, gives specific advice and things to work on, and is gentle during the process. She’s easygoing and helpful.
J.L.
Good experienceThe best therapist I have ever had
J.L.
Good experienceMakes my days so much better!
J.L.
Good experienceI’m so hopeful I can get better!
J.L.
Good experienceI feel like my life is getting easier from ocd!
J.L.
Good experienceAlways makes my day better!
S.M.
Good experiencePaula is amazing and truly understands what I’m experiencing and she’s helping me to discover what I need to tackle OCD. I am so lucky to have her as my therapist. ❤️
J.L.
Good experienceI always feel a sense of relief when I talk with her in my sessions.
J.L.
Good experienceI feel very hopeful and relieved
J.L.
Good experienceSo great!
J.L.
Good experienceReally understanding!
C.H.
Good experiencePaula is easy to work with and always helpful
J.L.
Good experienceI feel so motivated
J.G.
Good experienceI am nervous but excited
J.L.
Good experienceReally great!
G.B.
Good experienceAwesome
A.F.
Good experiencePaula is a great therapist! She is always coming up with new ways to tackle my unwanted thoughts. She also never judges and always makes me feel heard. So thankful I found a therapist like her.
A.G.
Good experiencePaula is amazing! She always takes the time to listen and provide relevant and meaningful feedback. She has helped me very much in my NOCD journey. I cannot recommend her enough!
B.P.
Good experiencePaula is very attentive to me. She’s kind, relatable, and validating. I don’t feel “crazy” talking with her.
M.E.
Good experiencePaula’s amazing, so patient and understanding
S.J.
Good experienceI wish I had the money to continue therapy because I am really gaining a lot from the therapy provided.
S.J.
Good experiencePaula seems very nice. I really think we had a prospective session.
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