- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and DBT methods
About Paula
Paula Rovik is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 18 years of practice. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Paula also focuses on issues like attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver strain, and life purpose.
Paula uses a mix of practical talk and structured techniques. She helps people name what is happening, try small changes, and practice new ways of coping. Sessions commonly address communication problems, guilt and shame, and the fallout from divorce or separation.
She has long experience with multicultural clients and veterans, and she has supported people through pregnancy and childbirth concerns. Paula also assists those dealing with money stress and the pressure of new life stages, such as leaving home or shifting careers.
Her work draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive-behavioral and dialectical approaches. She also uses emotionally-focused ideas for relationship work and elements of the Gottman Method for communication and conflict skills.
Paula aims for clear, practical steps people can use between sessions. She encourages honest conversation about values and how those values show up in daily life. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Paula blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior tools. Client-centered work means the session begins with what matters most to the person, and the therapist follows that lead to set goals. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior ideas teach practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance.Choosing an approach is a collaborative part of the process. Paula will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and day-to-day life to decide which methods to emphasize. The plan can shift over time as progress and priorities change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the profile. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. This can help someone balancing work, studies, or caregiving responsibilities find a consistent way to get support.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns like attachment, body image, caregiving stress, and money worries.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive-behavioral and dialectical approaches, and she uses emotionally-focused and Gottman ideas for relationship work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life challenges and multicultural clients.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC in Washington and practices as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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