I felt completely comfortable within the first 10 mins. of my first session with Paula. She is warm and patient and has an appropriate sense of humor . My personal connection with her was instant & I was feeling better after my first session.
LPC, NCC Paula Walden
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
Paula Walden is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
More about me
Licensing: LPC, NCC Years in Practice: 20 State: Georgia
Hello! My name is Paula and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing counseling and therapy services. I have worked in a wide range of therapeutic settings including: inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, partial and intensive outpatient care, and crisis services. I work with clients affected by depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, parenting issues and relationship challenges from individual, group and family work.
My approach to therapy is client centered: clients are the experts on their lives and determine the direction and depth of therapy. Through a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, I draw on multiple treatment modalities to guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment plans that accomplish their goals. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I assist clients in exploring relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to aid in discovering dysfunctional thought patterns leading to self-destructive behaviors and beliefs. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I support clients through developing skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation with the goal of moving clients towards a life involving the capacity for experiencing joy and freedom.
I see my role as meeting you where you are, listening to you, and offering support to you along the way. Together we will explore your current strengths, concerns, needs and develop your goals for working together. People I have worked with in the past have described me as nonjudgmental, caring, authentic and friendly.
Thank you so much for reaching out and I look forward to working with you.
About online counseling
Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Chat now- Issues
- Stress Anxiety Grief Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Coaching ADHD
- Languages Spoken
- English
Services offered
Professional, confidential, and judgment-free
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