- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Parenting support
About Paula
Paula Abbott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and helping people cope with major life changes. Paula describes herself as trauma informed and draws on long experience to support people facing these struggles.
She aims for straightforward, practical conversations. Sessions tend to focus on immediate concerns first, then look at patterns that keep those problems active. Paula encourages clients to notice their strengths and to build skills they can use between sessions.
Her background includes work with issues that often follow difficult relationships and family dynamics. Examples she lists are abandonment, codependency, family of origin problems, blended family issues, and communication problems. She also notes experience with cancer, fertility and other medical-related stress, and with feelings like emptiness, guilt, and shame.
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and mood concerns. She aims to help people sort through practical steps, develop better coping strategies, and improve everyday functioning. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in what each person brings to the room.
Clients should note she practices in Texas and provides services in English. If you want to move forward, follow the site’s steps to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Paula draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and mood concerns. For trauma-informed care she focuses on helping people understand how past events affect current feelings and behaviors, and then teaches specific skills to reduce overwhelming reactions. For anxiety and depression she uses structured, skills-based work aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping strategies that reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paula will talk with each person about their goals, history, and preferences, and will suggest techniques to try. That process is collaborative - methods may be adjusted over time based on how useful they feel in practice.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work or school, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work can also make it easier to repeat skill practice between meetings and to bring what’s happening in daily life into session conversations.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional topics listed include codependency, communication problems, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and trauma informed, focusing on skill building and noticing strengths. She emphasizes collaborative problem solving and clear next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients; services are provided to people in the United States only.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed on the profile. Please confirm current session options before booking by following the site’s scheduling process.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on your selected plan and location.
How do I start with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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