Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Alabama and registered to provide teletherapy for residents of Florida. With over 30 years of experience in social work, I have worked in child welfare, residential treatment, and mental health, as well as providing bereavement services as a hospice volunteer. I am also certified as a Specialist in the Grief Recovery Method and have extensive experience supporting children, teens, and adults in individual and group settings. Additionally, I’ve provided supervision, consultation, training, and coaching to fellow social workers and other professionals.
My counseling approach is empathic, client-centered, and tailored to meet your unique needs. I use a combination of dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, and person-centered techniques, often incorporating psychoeducation to empower clients in achieving their goals.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and sensitivity, meeting you where you are without judgment. Life's challenges can be overwhelming, but seeking support is a courageous first step. I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey toward growth and healing.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AL LICSW 1660C
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I absolutely love Ms. Paula. She truly takes the time to listen to me and ask questions in order to help guide me in the right direction. I am so glad she is my therapist
Written on May 29, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She's incredibly caring. Very patient and understanding.
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She is very friendly and understanding. She listens very well and has excellent advice
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks
BetterHelp was my first experience with therapy, and Paula made it a great one. She listened to all my concerns and problems and gave me strategies to deal with them and get past them! I am so grateful I was matched with her as my therapist.
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Paula is extremely helpful and has a ton of knowledge. She has helped me answer the questions I’ve pondered on for so long in such a short amount of time.
Written on Feb 26, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd