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It is normal to think: “Do I really need help? Will I just be misunderstood and be told what to do?” When we are feeling at our worst, it is hard to imagine that people won’t run away if we lay our problems down on them. It doesn’t have to be like this forever. Feeling energized, in control and on top of your life is possible with the right support. Therapy is a journey of self discovery where you become more aware of the influences that shaped you, and how you can make better choices to live a more connected life.
I believe through a holistic , integrative and eclectic counseling approach, individuals can achieve a healthy balance in life. I use different techniques that nurture self awareness, empowerment, personal growth and emotional healing. EMDR, CBT, Solution focused therapy, mindfulness and others are some of the theories I used to meet your needs.
I am excited to get to know you, understand your individual goals, and help you not only achieve but maintain them. Congratulations on beginning the journey to becoming a better you. If you are ready to take the first step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I earned my Master's degree from Springfield College, and my Bachelor of Psychology from Florida State University. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children with different backgrounds, ethnicities and religious. I also have experience working with couples and families over the years.
Certifications:
Motivational Interviewing Certification
Advocate Core/ Domestic Violence Abuse training Certification
Nurturing Parenting Program Certification
Wellness Recovery Action Plan certified.
Adoption Competent certified
Human trafficking certification
Effective communication certification
Verbal De escalation certification
Co- Occurring Disorders Certification
Cultural Sensitivity Training certification
Trauma Informed Care Certification
Professional experience
7yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging
Languages
EnglishSpanish
License information
FL LMHC MH15584
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Paola Tarragona. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Paola has been the best therapist I have had, she and I clicked right away and I'm so happy to continue as her client. She's incredibly knowledgeable and understanding, I would highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 03, 2022 after therapy with Paola for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Hears you out and does not rush on the sessions. I’m happy that she’s able to find me relevant resources such as worksheets. Genuinely wants you to succeed and be able to cope with adversities.
Written on May 22, 2020 after therapy with Paola for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I have been pleased with my counselor and have seen positive results.
Written on Apr 30, 2020 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Paola has been very helpful and is very sweet.
Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Paola has understood my concerns from the beginning and the tools she has given me are being very helpful. The two live sessions we've had have helped me a lot to reduce my anxiety.
Written on Apr 04, 2020 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
She always listens to my concerns and provides solutions to it :)
Written on Mar 27, 2020 after therapy with Paola for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
I would recommend Paola to anyone.
Written on Sep 29, 2019 after therapy with Paola for 9 months
I feel that her exercises have helped me to see topics from a different perspective. It encourages me to want to do more exercises and put words to what I feel and I am living, I am excited about the experience of this therapy.
Written on Sep 18, 2019 after therapy with Paola for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Paola it’s an amazing therapist. In my journey of knowing myself better and defining myself and my past traumas she has been the best counselor and even knowing that I still have a lot to do and know, I know I have the best person on my side. She responds to my messages very quickly and it’s very nice and relax to talk to her, it’s like talking to an old friend.
Written on May 29, 2019 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Starting with betterhelp really helped me as I worked through major life changes. Paloa always listened and knew that's what I needed the most. I am thankful to have her in my life.
Written on Apr 29, 2019 after therapy with Paola for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and anger management
She’s amazing and relates to my situation very much and has giving me a lot of help and support.
Written on Apr 14, 2019 after therapy with Paola for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Paola is amazing. She has made this experience wonderful for me. She makes me feel understood and connected. She also tells it like it is and doesn't tell me what I want to hear in a gentle but firm manner. She has a very kind voice and a beautiful spirit. I'm so grateful for the conversations we were able to have. They really helped me A lot!
Written on Dec 28, 2018 after therapy with Paola for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Paola listens to you and finds the root of the problem within that session. She helps you look at your problems in a new perspective.
Written on Dec 18, 2018 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
A very friendly, caring and understanding counselor. I could not have asked for a better counselor. Really helped me through this tough time of life. I am so touched by the thoughtful attention she gave me . I would like to thank her for taking time to understand the root of my problems. I don't know how I can show the fullness of my gratitude. I will always be grateful for what she has done to me. Thank you so much :)
Written on Oct 19, 2018 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Paola has been wonderful to talk with. She has understood my needs and offered lots of support and tools to help me cope better. I'm thankful for her time and care.
Written on Oct 18, 2018 after therapy with Paola for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She is a very good listener and she does care. I would definitely recommend her.
Written on Oct 16, 2018 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She is an amazing counselor. I was very new to this. This was my very first counselor. And by the second session, I was very comfortable. Moreover, I think her methods are really going to help me.
Written on Oct 13, 2018 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Paola is my first therapist. She has eased me into the process and quickly gained my confidence in her. I feel extremely comfortable talking to her: she is a great listener and gives sound advice. I really admire how she makes me the center of my decisions - always reminding me that ultimately my life is in my hands and her advice is more of a suggestion than an order. She takes a more holistic approach to wellness as opposed to medication which I fully agree with; recommending certain vitamins and food choices to improve my life quality. Im really enjoying working with Paola and I would recommend her to anyone- especially new comers like myself.
Written on Aug 24, 2018 after therapy with Paola for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, self esteem, anger, and career
A very kind and gentle lady with a wonderful outlook on life. She is sweet and understanding whilst always trying to help maintain focus on resolutions as apposed to the problems. I'm thankful for her time and am deeply grateful for help.
Written on Jul 13, 2018 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, eating, sleeping, self esteem, anger, and career
Paola really takes time to make sure she totally understands your situation. She makes sure you feel heard and that you feel like there's still hope. Working with Paola I have felt much more control over my life.
Written on Jun 08, 2018 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks
Paola has been very wonderful! Very sweet, and made me feel comfortable very quickly. I am very much looking forward to our future sessions and working together on my goals!
Written on Jun 08, 2018 after therapy with Paola for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating, self esteem, anger, and career
Paola has been helping me get through my toughest time, she's friendly and professional. She's helping me develop many coping skills, which are very useful and I feel supported with her:)
Written on May 26, 2018 after therapy with Paola for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem
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