- stress and anxiety
- trauma informed
- grief and loss
About Paulina
Paulina Ulano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 22 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and the challenges that come after major life changes. Paulina also supports concerns around aging, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and questions about life purpose.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based perspectives. She combines elements of psychodynamic work with trauma-informed care, person-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. In sessions she asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people notice patterns that affect mood and choices.
People meet her style as curious and exploratory rather than directive. Sessions often include talking through recent events, reviewing coping steps that have or haven’t helped, and trying small behavioral experiments between meetings. Cognitive strategies may be used to address anxious or negative thinking, while psychodynamic ideas can help surface recurring relationship patterns.
Paulina has worked across a wide range of presenting problems over two decades in New York. That background informs how she helps people facing life transitions, loss, immigration stress, or complicated family situations. She aims to provide clear, practical options people can try outside sessions.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a first appointment. Paulina conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients, so bookings are for people located where she practices.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Paulina uses a combination of approaches that aim to address both current problems and longer-standing patterns. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; they are often used to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms and to build practical coping skills. Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring relationship patterns and early influences that affect how people respond to stress; these conversations can help someone understand why certain situations keep repeating.Finding the right mix is collaborative. Paulina discusses options with each person and adapts methods based on their goals, needs, and what feels most useful. The process includes reviewing progress and trying different techniques when needed.
The practical benefits of working online can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and making it easier to attend from different locations. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current online session options before booking. Paulina works with people in English and will help choose approaches that fit everyday life and responsibilities.
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 adjusting to life changes, plus related areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is explorative and inquisitive. She combines psychodynamic ideas with person-centered listening and cognitive tools to identify patterns and test small changes.
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 is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
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 scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I get started with her practice?
Choose 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.