- Mindfulness based skills
- Communication tools
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Paula
Paula Garcia is an LPC practicing in Texas who brings a person-centered approach to common life struggles. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make first steps feel manageable for people feeling overwhelmed. Paula focuses on practical skills and clear conversations that help people move forward.
Paula draws on dialectical behavior therapy principles, using mindfulness and communication skills in sessions. She frames sessions around what matters most to each person and works at a steady pace. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and addictions.
Her work emphasizes respect for cultural background and learning from each person's life. Sessions are straightforward and skill-oriented, with tools to manage intense emotions and improve day-to-day interactions. That includes strategies that often help with panic disorder and panic attacks and with social anxiety or phobias.
Paula has three years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in Texas. She aims to build a practical plan once a connection is made, focusing on small steps and achievable goals. The tone in sessions is direct but compassionate, with a focus on real-world changes.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits. Because she works in both English and Spanish, people can use the language they feel most comfortable with during appointments.
How her approaches translate to online work
Paula uses evidence-based techniques that focus on skills people can use every day. Dialectical behavior therapy principles emphasize mindfulness exercises that teach noticing thoughts and sensations without judgment; these skills help with intense anxiety and panic symptoms. She also emphasizes healthy communication skills that teach clear ways to express needs and manage conflict, which can reduce relationship stress and misunderstandings.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work together. Paula will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may include trying different skills and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also support practicing skills in everyday settings so techniques transfer more readily into real life. Paula works with licensed professionals’ approaches to focus on practical skill building and clear communication during sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paula help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and depression. She also focuses on communication problems, social anxiety and phobia, panic disorder and panic attacks, and women's issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Paula uses dialectical behavior therapy principles such as mindfulness and healthy communication skills. Sessions emphasize learning practical skills to manage emotions and improve interactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a licensed professional counselor. Her background includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, addiction, and adjustment concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Paula holds the LPC credential, licensed in Texas. Her practice location is in Texas.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments are conducted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details during booking for precise pricing.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and sets the first appointment.