- 33 years experience
- Georgia LPC
- Focus on anxiety
About Paula
Paula Ruehling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 33 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, relationship worries, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and mood concerns. Paula aims to meet people where they are and help them take manageable steps forward.
Her style is direct and respectful. She emphasizes clear conversation and a tailored plan rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions are shaped around each person's specific needs and daily realities. Paula works to make the process feel understandable and doable for busy lives.
She also pays attention to concerns that often come with chronic conditions, caregiving responsibilities, or long-term health issues. That includes helping people manage chronic pain, illness, or disability-related strain and the isolation that can follow. Communication problems and social anxiety are addressed with practical strategies people can use right away.
Paula recognizes that panic disorder and panic attacks can be frightening, and she helps people break down symptoms into steps that reduce overwhelm. Her approach supports improving confidence and motivation while addressing relationship and parenting stresses that affect day-to-day functioning.
Beginning therapy is framed as a collaborative process. Paula asks questions, listens, and adjusts the focus as needed so treatment fits the person's goals and life. She aims to make ongoing progress understandable and steady.
Approaches that guide online work
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and real-life problem solving. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can ease anxiety and improve mood. Another approach emphasizes building practical coping skills for stress, panic symptoms, and day-to-day challenges, so people have tools to use between sessions.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Paula will ask about a person's goals, what has worked before, and current barriers, then adjust methods over time. The process is steady and aims to match treatment to each person's needs and preferences rather than imposing a fixed plan.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into hectic schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also enable continuity of care when life or health issues make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals generally aim to tailor session length and pacing to what helps each person make steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Paula address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression, plus caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses straightforward conversation and a tailored plan, focusing on practical steps people can use in daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
Paula has 33 years of professional work experience in counseling.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.