- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Paula
Paula Rainey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 25 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, anger, and career concerns. Paula focuses on real-life problems like panic, isolation, and relationship fallout from attachment wounds.
She centers sessions on clients' stories and strengths. Paula treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them use what they already know to make changes. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at manageable steps rather than jargon-heavy plans.
Paula uses practical tools drawn from attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral approaches. She helps people recognize patterns in thinking and behavior, then practices small changes that reduce panic, lower anxiety, and improve communication. Mindfulness techniques are used to calm the body and bring attention back to the present moment.
Trauma-focused methods are applied when past events continue to cause distress. Paula works at a pace the person can handle and addresses feelings like shame, guilt, or isolation that often come after trauma. Motivational interviewing techniques support people who struggle with low motivation or stalled goals.
Her style suits people who want clear steps and straightforward feedback. Paula helps with practical concerns such as coping after disasters, first responder stress, fertility-related distress, and career crossroads. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, panic attacks, and self-harm urges.
How her approaches translate to online work
Paula draws on attachment-based work to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. That approach helps when loneliness, abandonment worries, or communication problems make social situations harder to handle. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice small behavior changes that reduce panic and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy brings simple breathing and attention exercises to help manage intense moments and reduce reactivity.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Paula works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the client's goals and preferences, adjusting pace and techniques based on how each person responds. Clients are involved in choosing practical steps they can use between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make appointments easier to fit into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also supports ongoing practice of CBT and mindfulness exercises between sessions so skills become part of everyday routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, anger, and career concerns, plus related issues like panic attacks and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and strengths-based. She uses clear steps and practical tools rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 25 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.