- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and mood
About Paula
Paula Rosenfeld is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 29 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. Paula also addresses social anxiety, panic, isolation, and issues around guilt and shame.
She helps individuals who are dealing with caregiver stress, parenting and fatherhood concerns, blended family dynamics, and divorce or separation. Paula also supports people working through attachment and family of origin issues, abandonment, and feelings of emptiness. Her practice includes attention to aging and geriatric concerns and challenges such as hoarding and dissociation.
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical, clear work in sessions. She aims to build a collaborative relationship so clients can try new coping strategies and notice what helps. Sessions involve talking through current difficulties, practicing new skills, and tracking small changes over time.
She welcomes people who want a direct, respectful approach and who prefer a secular, progressive perspective. Paula has substantial experience with LGBTQ+ clients and with older adults, and she attends to cultural and life-stage factors that shape each person's experience. Her background supports care for those balancing work, caregiving, and relationship stress.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Paula works in California and conducts therapy in English.
How evidence-based methods guide online work
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach involves skills training and behavioral practice to reduce anxiety in social situations; this means identifying feared situations, trying small exposures, and using breathing or grounding skills to manage intense moments. Another approach emphasizes processing trauma and distress by helping people tell their story at a pace they can tolerate, and then developing strategies to reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Paula works together with each person to test methods and adjust them based on what feels helpful. She encourages trial and feedback so the work fits each person's goals, preferences, and life demands.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Paula supports practical planning so sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or other obligations and so the work can be continued between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.
How would she approach sessions with someone who feels socially anxious?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative style to identify manageable steps. Sessions typically include talking through situations, practicing coping skills, and reviewing what helps between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 29 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) and practices in California.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.