- Compassionate listener
- Practical coping skills
- Values based work
About Paula
Paula Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing anxiety and related struggles. She speaks plainly about stress, panic, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns. Her approach centers on listening first and helping clients take small, manageable steps toward change.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they feel and think. Paula emphasizes real-life tools that can be used between sessions. She works with clients on coping skills, on noticing unhelpful patterns, and on building routines that reduce daily distress.
Over 26 years of work, Paula has supported people through trauma, mood shifts such as depression and bipolar symptoms, and issues like impulsivity or substance-related problems. She also helps with sleeping and eating concerns, parenting stress, and career-related pressure. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the concerns she addresses.
Her clinical style draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she helps people clarify values, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and set small behavior changes that fit their lives. Sessions focus on practical steps and personal goals rather than jargon.
Paula aims to empower people to make steady progress. She supports decision-making, problem-solving, and coping during transitions. For readers in New Jersey seeking a straightforward, experienced counselor, she offers a steady, experienced presence.
Therapeutic approaches for online counseling and support
Paula integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work and adapts these approaches to the needs you bring. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a respectful space where clients set the pace and direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce unhelpful thinking and build new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Paula works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans so the work matches what actually helps in daily life.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for timing, session length, and how to bring therapy into everyday routines.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paula commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, and relationship concerns, among other issues including panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and supportive, using listening, collaborative goal-setting, and practical tools drawn from approaches such as ACT and CBT.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with people across a range of concerns from mood and trauma to addiction and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.