I have a Masters Degree in Counseling and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 15 years. My experience involves 18 + years working with children and families involved in the child welfare system. I helped families address a range of concerns that revolved around child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, substance abuse, child custody, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and more. I have also worked with adult and adolescent psychiatric patients in acute and residential settings, advocating for patients’ rights.
I work from a Solution Focused (SF) theoretical approach and focus on what people CAN do rather than what people CANNOT do to help their situation. I help clients capitalize on their strengths and reframe “weakness” into strengths. I assist clients in identifying constructive behaviors they are already utilizing. I also believe that exploring family history is important in understanding a person’s values and belief system
Though your situation may seem insurmountable, I believe you will learn the tools to achieve your goals.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 41823
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Paula is very kind, empathetic and knowledgeable. She goes the extra mile to support you a her client. It was easy to build trust with Paula from the start and she is a 5 star ⭐️ therapist!
Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, coaching, and adhd