Please read below prior to booking -
At this time, I am currently offering live video, phone and livechat sessions.
I also offer the daily messaging option for clients that may feel more comfortable with only that option OR a mixed options of live sessions and messaging as needed in between live sessions.
*Communication turnaround time via the messaging-only option is contingent on my availability based on live sessions and available time in between sessions and day of the week (Sat and Sun I am least available).
More info about myself:
I'm an English and Spanish speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from Dallas, TX, where I grew up. I currently reside in Austin, TX. I received my Master of Science in Psychology with a certification in Psychological services for Spanish Speaking Populations at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.
I have experience working with survivors of sexual/physical/emotional abuse, children of divorce/separation, reunification counseling, women's issues, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with correctional histories, substance use/abuse concerns.
I work from a solution-focused approach from which I was trained in but I also incorporate a lot mindfulness-based, client-centered and existential approaches. I hope to provide every client that I meet with an open, inviting and calming space to explore and reflect within themselves how they would like to grow, release, and share their experiences with me. I will tailor your shared experiences and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I look forward to working alongside with you on your continuing journey through a reflection of self, awareness and inspired change.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
TX LMFT 203195
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Excelente atención y muy professional y me puede atender en mi idioma.
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Paola for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Great therapist overall!! :) would definitely recommend to others
Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Paola for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
I appreciate her objective views on my issues.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Paola for 3 months
She is caring and respectful. I appreciate her checking in even after our sessions ended.
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Paola for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I feel good with ny experience
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Paola for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Great counselor
Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with Paola for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes