- ADHD focus
- Caregiver stress
- Communication help
About Pauline
Pauline Beck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing ADHD, social anxiety, isolation, communication problems, and questions about life purpose and direction. She also helps those dealing with caregiver stress, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and building self-love.
Her sessions focus on clear, collaborative conversation. Pauline listens for practical patterns that get in the way of everyday functioning. Then she and the client try small, tested changes to see what helps in real life.
Pauline uses a person-centered and affirming style that aims to reduce judgment and increase honest reflection. She describes her work as collaborative - clients set goals and she supports stepwise progress toward them. She notes experience with ADHD and how attention differences can affect relationships and daily tasks.
She welcomes LGBTQ+ clients and people who value progressive approaches. In sessions she pays attention to how shame and guilt show up, and to the concrete habits that keep people stuck. The focus is on what can change in daily routines and communication.
When people bring questions about life purpose, Pauline helps them sort priorities and test options one step at a time. For caregiver stress she works on manageable boundaries and small strategies to reduce overwhelm. Her approach favors clarity, practical skills, and steady follow-through.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Pauline describes her work as person-centered and collaborative. Person-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows what the client says matters. This helps when someone needs clear reflection and emotional validation before making changes.She also uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address behavior and routine. That can involve breaking down tasks, building small habits, and testing changes to see what sticks. These methods are often useful for ADHD, caregiver stress, and social anxiety because they focus on manageable, concrete steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Pauline will discuss options with each client and adjust methods based on individual goals and preferences. The work is described as collaborative: goals are set together and adapted over time.
Confirm current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also allow for flexible scheduling around caregiving or work commitments, helping therapy fit into everyday life rather than adding another large task.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with ADHD, social anxiety, isolation, communication problems, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, forgiveness, self-love, and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on clear conversation, identifying patterns, and trying small, practical changes to test what helps.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has four years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and notes specific knowledge of how ADHD intersects with those issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What should I know about session formats and cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session formats before booking.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.