- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- English and Spanish
About Paula
Paula Soria is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 24 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and symptoms of depression. Paula speaks English and Spanish and practices in Washington.
Her approach is straightforward. Conversations focus on practical steps to manage symptoms and everyday problems. She adapts the pace and focus to each person's situation and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all script.
In sessions she helps people sort through triggers for anxiety and panic, develop ways to cope with grief, and address relationship or family-of-origin patterns that affect mood and behavior. Paula also works with caregiving stress, immigration-related concerns, and body image or eating-related issues.
Clients can expect clear, goal-oriented discussions about what is most pressing right now. She pays attention to communication problems, control and dependency patterns, and feelings like jealousy or low motivation. Over time she supports people in building routines and skills that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Paula draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide interventions for panic attacks, mood disorders, and other problems. She helps people explore multicultural and aging issues when they arise. To begin, potential clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach focuses on helping people notice and change patterns that keep anxiety and panic going by practicing new reactions and breathing or grounding strategies. This method is useful for panic attacks, excessive worry, and social anxiety triggers.Another approach addresses mood and grief by tracking thoughts and behaviors that lower mood, then building small, manageable routines that increase activity and connection. This helps when motivation is low and when grief or depression interferes with daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Paula will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaboration includes checking in and changing direction when something is not working.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions in English or Spanish depending on the person’s preference.
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Primary focus
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Paula works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self-esteem, and depression, along with related matters like panic attacks, caregiver stress, and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She keeps sessions practical and goal-focused, adapting the conversation and pace to each person’s needs while working on skills and coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 24 years of professional experience as a mental health counselor.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. 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?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.