- ACT informed
- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
About Paula
Paula Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, in New Jersey with 26 years of experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and anger and a range of related concerns including social anxiety and phobia. Paula uses practical talk and structured methods to address daily struggles and longer-standing patterns.
Paula focuses on clear, moment-to-moment work in sessions. She listens to what is happening now, then helps people test small changes they can try between meetings. That can mean learning new ways to respond to anxious thoughts or building steps to reduce harmful behaviors related to addiction.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She uses ACT ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. CBT tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking and practice different responses in everyday situations.
Paula also supports people coping with grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, sleep and eating issues, and work stress. She has worked with first responder issues, process addictions, and problems like panic attacks and personality disorder-related concerns.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. People can expect concrete strategies, check-ins on progress, and preferences taken into account when planning work together. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck on them, then choose actions that reflect what matters to them. ACT can be useful for anxiety, social fears, and coping with urges related to addiction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors. CBT often involves short exercises and between-session tasks to test new responses to social situations or panic symptoms.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance where the therapist follows the person's lead and responds to their priorities. This approach can help people feel heard and clarify goals for change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful based on a client's goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust methods as progress is reviewed. Decisions about methods are collaborative rather than fixed.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk to the therapist during the matching step about which session arrangements best fit daily schedules and technical comfort.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and anger, plus related issues such as social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, grief, and work stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience providing counseling and related supports.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and provides services based on that credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.