- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Life changes
About Paula
Paula Lawrence is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and major life changes. Paula helps individuals who are wondering what comes next after a shift in work, relationships, or health.
In sessions she focuses on clear conversation about the problem at hand. She listens for patterns around attachment, control, communication, and impulse. Paula helps clients identify small, practical changes to try between meetings and checks how those changes worked.
She often addresses issues that affect day-to-day functioning, such as money worries, mood problems, obsessive thoughts, and difficulties with forgiveness. She also brings experience with challenges common to men, veterans, and people in midlife transitions. Paula works with concerns tied to domestic violence and disruptive mood patterns when those topics arise.
Her style is direct and grounded. Sessions tend to center on naming what feels hard, testing realistic options, and practicing new ways of responding. She encourages straightforward goals people can use right away.
For people who feel stuck about purpose or next steps, Paula helps clarify values and next actions. To begin, readers should use the site button to view online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people change patterns that keep them stuck. One common approach she uses targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by testing new responses in everyday situations; it is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and obsessive thinking. Another widely used method she applies works on relationship patterns and attachment - it clarifies how early relationships shape current reactions and communication, which can help with intimacy and anger issues. Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. Paula works with each person to pick approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what is working and adjust the plan over time. Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and remove travel time. Online work can make it easier to continue regular meetings while managing life changes, but confirm current session options before you schedule.Areas of expertise
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She focuses on clear conversation, identifying patterns, and trying small practical changes that can be evaluated between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional work experience as an LCPC in Illinois.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices with clients in Illinois.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.