- Psychodynamic ideas
- Trauma informed care
- CBT elements
About Paulina
Paulina Ulano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 22 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
Her approach draws from several well-known therapeutic traditions. She blends psychodynamic ideas with trauma-informed care, person-centered listening, and elements of cognitive behavioral work. Sessions tend to be exploratory and inquisitive, with attention to how past experiences shape present feelings and behavior.
People who come for help often want straightforward talk about what they are facing. Conversations may look at patterns in relationships, repeated reactions to stress, and practical steps to manage symptoms. The clinician aims to explain options clearly and to work at a pace that feels manageable.
Paulina has supported clients with a wide range of life challenges, including caregiving strain, chronic illness, family transitions, immigration stress, and isolation. She also addresses mood disorders, attachment concerns, and post-traumatic stress in therapy.
Her practice emphasizes listening and collaboratively figuring out what helps. Sessions include both exploration of underlying issues and practical strategies people can use between meetings. People who prefer English will find sessions conducted in that language.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Paulina integrates psychodynamic ideas, trauma-informed care, and cognitive behavioral elements. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns and personal history to understand current reactions, which can help people who feel stuck in repeated social fears. Trauma-informed care focuses on recognizing the impact of past harm and helping people manage reminders and reactions in day-to-day life. Cognitive behavioral elements involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety in specific situations.Finding the right combination of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels useful. Together they decide which tools to emphasize so sessions match the client's needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone avoid travel time. It can also let a therapist practice behavioral steps that relate directly to a client's daily life. When scheduling, ask what session styles are offered and how they match your goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
The style is explorative and inquisitive, combining listening with questions that help uncover patterns and meaning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and health-related concerns in New York.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and provides services based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.