- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Trauma and abuse
About Paula
Paula Rosenfeld is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California with 29 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Paula also focuses on related issues such as abandonment, attachment patterns, caregiver stress, and problems that come from family of origin dynamics.
Paula helps people who feel isolated or who struggle with social anxiety and panic. She talks with people about shame, guilt, and forgiveness. She also supports those facing divorce, blended family challenges, hoarding concerns, and the stresses of aging or caregiving.
Her approach is client-centered and affirming. She specifically welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals and offers a secular, progressive perspective. Paula emphasizes connection, respect, and collaboration in sessions, and she works at the client’s pace while honoring their values.
Paula’s work is practical and grounded. Conversations focus on circumstances that cause distress and on small changes that can reduce pressure and improve daily functioning. She helps people sort out relationship patterns and communication problems, and she assists with coping strategies for mood shifts and trauma symptoms.
In California practice, she aims to help people build more resilience and clearer direction. People often come for help with work stress, caregiver burnout, and the fog that follows big life changes. Paula combines steady clinical experience with direct conversation to support those goals.
How evidence-based methods work in online sessions
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she draws on emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This method helps with worry, panic, and symptoms that interfere with daily functioning.She also uses approaches that look at relationship and attachment patterns. These methods examine how early connections shape current reactions and communication. They can be useful for people struggling with trust, repeated relationship problems, or patterns of abandonment and shame.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will work collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She explains options, tries methods, and adjusts based on what helps you make concrete progress.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Paula about scheduling, communication preferences, and session length to find an arrangement that fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with feeling lost after university?
Yes. She works with people coping with major life changes and the stress of new stages in life.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a client-centered, affirming approach and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship concerns.
Is she licensed in a specific state?
She is an LMFT licensed in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
No. She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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