- LMFT credential
- Collaborative style
- Focus on coping
About Paula
Paula Rosenfeld is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and the aftermath of trauma. She is experienced supporting those who struggle with panic and mood shifts, and she focuses on practical steps clients can take to feel steadier day to day.
Paula uses a client-centered, affirming style that emphasizes collaboration and respect. Sessions focus on what matters most to each person and move at the client's pace. She pays attention to attachment patterns, feelings of abandonment, and issues around guilt, shame, and self-forgiveness.
Her work also addresses specific life pressures like caregiver stress, workplace conflict, and separation or divorce. Paula helps people untangle family of origin patterns and navigate blended family dynamics. She brings almost three decades of clinical experience to these concerns, responding to both immediate problems and longer term growth.
Paula supports LGBTQ+ people and older adults and offers a secular, progressive perspective. Her approach is practical - looking for small changes that make daily life easier. She aims to strengthen coping skills and build resilience so people can move toward greater authenticity.
Clients who choose Paula typically find a steady, respectful presence and a focus on clear, manageable goals. The therapeutic relationship is collaborative, with attention to values and the realities of each person's life. She works in California as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).
How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in simple, practical ways. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, helping people reduce anxiety and manage panic by practicing new responses in everyday situations. Another approach explores attachment and relational patterns to address feelings of abandonment, shame, or difficulty trusting others, working through those themes to improve relationships and self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula collaborates with each person to pick strategies that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts methods over time, checking in about what helps and what does not, so therapy becomes a shared process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy life. It can allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight or eliminate travel time, which can make consistent care more manageable. Talk with Paula during intake about how to structure sessions to suit your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paula address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and hoarding.
What is Paula's therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and affirming, emphasizing collaboration and practical steps. Sessions focus on values, coping skills, and manageable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 29 years of experience working with a range of life stressors and mental health concerns. That background informs a steady, practical approach in session.
What credential does Paula hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Paula?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.