- Social anxiety
- ADHD
- Communication
About Pauline
Pauline Beck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with four years of experience. She works with people who face social anxiety and phobia, ADHD, isolation, communication problems, and struggles around guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
Pauline uses a person-centered, affirming approach that emphasizes collaboration. She supports clients who want clearer communication, better self-regard, and help managing caregiver stress. She also welcomes LGBTQ+ clients and addresses how ADHD can affect daily life and relationships.
In sessions she focuses on listening and building practical steps forward. Conversations often include identifying small changes, practicing new ways of interacting, and testing ideas between meetings. The work aims to make social situations and conversations feel more manageable over time.
Pauline describes her style as direct and relational. She helps people name what’s hard, try out new skills, and notice what changes. Sessions blend reflection with concrete practice so progress can be felt in everyday life.
Clients typically explore life purpose, self-love, and repair after conflict or betrayal. The therapist supports people who are dealing with caregiver burdens or long-term loneliness. The emphasis is on practical strategies and steady support while deciding next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Pauline draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and relational understanding. One common approach involves skill building for social situations - practicing steps for entering conversations, managing anxiety symptoms, and rehearsing brief interactions to increase confidence. This method helps with fears about being watched or judged and with everyday social tasks.Another approach centers on understanding how ADHD affects behavior and relationships. Sessions may include organizing strategies, communication adjustments, and ways to reduce overwhelm so daily routines become easier to manage. These techniques aim to link insight with simple, repeatable habits.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as progress and preferences become clearer. The client’s feedback shapes which techniques are kept, adapted, or set aside.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make therapy fit into a busy life - it can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins, and make scheduling around work or caregiving easier. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions match daily routines and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with social anxiety and phobia, ADHD, isolation, communication problems, caregiver stress, and issues around guilt, shame, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening, practical steps, and building skills through conversation and practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience as a social worker in practice.
What credential and location should I expect?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US 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 start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.