- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Paula
Paula Rainey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and questions about career and life purpose. Paula positions clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on individual strengths to address current challenges.
She uses several evidence-informed methods to guide sessions. Paula draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships affect current patterns. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are included to develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
Sessions also incorporate Motivational Interviewing to clarify values and increase readiness for change. For trauma-related concerns she applies Trauma-Focused Therapy strategies aimed at reducing distress tied to traumatic events. Throughout, Paula focuses on practical steps clients can use between meetings.
Her style favors clear explanations and actionable tools. People can expect straightforward conversation, skill-building exercises, and check-ins about progress. Paula’s background includes work across many common life stressors, including abandonment, attachment issues, isolation, and midlife transitions.
Paula practices in Mississippi and conducts sessions in English. She asks prospective clients to use the site’s matching questionnaire to schedule an initial appointment and to confirm current session formats before booking.
How Paula’s approaches translate to online work
Paula commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try specific behavior changes. CBT sessions often include short exercises and homework that can be reviewed between meetings to track progress.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current responses. That approach helps people notice relational patterns and practice new ways of communicating and relating. Mindfulness techniques are used to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce stress reactions in day-to-day life.
Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Paula will collaborate with the client to pick approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into everyday life. Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so sessions fit around work or family commitments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and career questions. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, isolation, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines Attachment-Based work, CBT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify values and try small changes. Sessions focus on practical steps to test new ways of thinking and acting.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of professional work experience supporting people with trauma, anxiety, grief, and related concerns. That experience guides her use of several therapeutic approaches.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should review pricing details on the platform before starting.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.