- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Anger management
About Paula
Paula Lawrence is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 16 years of professional experience. She works with people who have stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and difficulties coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she practices from Illinois.
Paula focuses on helping people talk through what feels overwhelming. She invites straightforward conversation about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Meetings are practical and aimed at clear next steps rather than long theory talks.
Her approach emphasizes building useful skills for everyday life. That might include ways to calm intense feelings, handle triggers for anger or addiction, or improve communication around intimacy issues. She helps clients notice patterns and try different responses to them.
Paula also pays attention to attachment and control issues that can underlie many concerns. She can work through problems like impulsivity, forgiveness, or struggles with money and life purpose. She brings experience with mood disorders and obsessive-compulsive concerns as well.
Clients can expect a straightforward, nonjudgmental style that focuses on practical progress. Paula encourages people to take manageable steps and to review what works. The emphasis is on learning tools and testing them in day-to-day situations.
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with anxiety and life changes. Cognitive strategies can help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking to reduce anxiety. Behavioral approaches focus on gradual exposure to feared situations or triggers, helping people build tolerance through repeated, paced practice.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking results, and adjusting the plan together.
The practical benefits of online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, and let someone attend from a quieter location or with less need to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to the online setting so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and practical, focusing on clear steps and skills people can try between sessions. Conversations aim to identify patterns and test new responses.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in counseling roles.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.