- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Values based work
About Paula
Paula Arizola is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and the work of coping with life changes. Paula emphasizes practical steps rather than grand promises and keeps sessions straightforward and focused.
She frames clients as experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Paula listens for patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then introduces techniques to test in everyday life.
Her work draws on several evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking, dialectical skills for emotional regulation, and acceptance-based practices to clarify values and action. Attachment-informed ideas help when relationships and early losses shape current responses.
Paula tends to break problems into small, workable steps. She helps people notice what matters to them, try different ways of responding, and evaluate what changes help. This approach is aimed at reducing overwhelm and increasing manageable choices.
People who contact her can expect clear explanations of methods and simple exercises to try between sessions. Her practice in Texas reflects 14 years of experience across stress, mood, trauma-related concerns, and adjustments after major life changes.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and clarifies what matters so actions can align with those values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and decision-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood and worry. It tends to involve concrete exercises and tracking between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and communication, which can be useful for people working through abandonment, attachment issues, or relationship stresses.Finding the best approach is part of the collaborative work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the approach based on what helps. This means the plan can shift as needs and priorities become clearer.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since formats are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a regular day because they reduce travel and can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Some session types can be shorter check-ins or use audio instead of video to accommodate bandwidth or comfort. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, codependency, and related concerns.
How does she typically approach feeling stuck?
Her style is conversational and practical. She uses cognitive and acceptance-based techniques to identify small steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in counseling roles. That experience includes work with mood, trauma-related, and adjustment concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas. Her practice is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what are costs like?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.