- Focus on sleep and rest
- Practical coping skills
- Nonjudgmental listening
About Paula
Paula Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with over two decades of clinical work. She centers therapy on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and problems with sleep while creating a space where honest feelings can be spoken. Paula focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable.
She helps people who are dealing with addictions, trauma, anger, and grief. Sessions include conversations about coping skills, patterns that get in the way, and small experiments to try between meetings. Paula also supports people facing relationship strain, career stress, parenting pressures, and changes that come with life transitions.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a client-centered style. That means sessions tend to blend gentle, nonjudgmental listening with exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Paula aims to tailor her work to each person's goals and pace.
With many years of practice, Paula brings experience with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar mood issues, panic attacks, and process addictions. She emphasizes compassion and practical problem solving rather than labels.
Therapy is framed as a collaborative process. People who reach out are asked about what matters most to them, and together they make a plan for change that fits everyday life.
How these therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and trouble sticking to goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and trying practical strategies to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and partnering with the person to make changes at a comfortable pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, day-to-day routines, and what has or hasn't helped before. That information guides which methods to emphasize and how to structure sessions, so the plan fits each person's needs and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can help people fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats also allow for shorter check-ins or fewer demands on bandwidth when needed. Licensed professionals and therapists can adjust exercises and homework to suit an online setting so the work stays practical and focused on everyday improvements.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Paula works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Her work combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a client-centered style. That mix means sessions include listening, noticing thoughts and behaviors, and practicing small changes between meetings.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
Paula has 26 years of professional experience in counseling. Over that time she has supported people through addictions, trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
The clinician holds LPC credentials and is licensed in New Jersey. Sessions are offered from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking to know whether online or in-person meetings are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.