- 30 years experience
- Sleep and rest focus
- Practical coping tools
About Paula
Paula Lister is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the effects of trauma. Paula listens with attention and helps clients draw on their own strengths to make changes that matter day to day.
Paula believes people know their story best and treats them as the expert in their lives. She offers steady support while helping clients find practical ways to cope. Her approach is straightforward and grounded in real-life steps rather than jargon.
Over three decades of work in Oklahoma have included helping people manage loss, navigate family conflict, and address addictions. She also supports those facing chronic pain, illness, or disability and people dealing with isolation or panic attacks. Paula pays attention to how life circumstances affect sleep and rest, and she works with clients to identify patterns that interfere with better sleep.
Sessions focus on clear goals and skills that fit each person’s routine. Paula aims to make progress in ways clients can use between appointments. She emphasizes self-respect and building tools that help with mood, communication, control issues, and intimacy-related struggles.
People interested in starting can expect a practical, compassionate conversation about what they want to change. Paula encourages questions and takes time to match her work to each person’s pace and values.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One common approach helps people learn coping strategies for anxiety and panic by practicing breathing, grounding, and gradual exposure to feared situations. These methods teach concrete steps to reduce overwhelming symptoms and regain calm.Another approach targets sleep and rest by examining daily routines and habits that affect sleep. This work breaks down evening and daytime patterns, introduces consistent habits, and adds simple strategies to improve sleep onset and maintenance. The emphasis is on practical adjustments that fit a person's life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula works with each person to identify goals and then chooses techniques that match their needs and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts methods if something isn’t working, so the plan stays useful and realistic.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people maintain continuity of care when schedules change, while the therapist and client decide together how best to structure sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paula help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and sleeping difficulties, among other concerns.
How does she approach therapy with clients?
She treats each person as the expert of their own life and focuses on practical steps and coping skills. Sessions emphasize listening and building usable tools for daily life.
What is her professional background?
Paula has 30 years of professional work experience supporting people through grief, family conflict, trauma, and related issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an Oklahoma license and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within the scope allowed by her practice and licensure.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with Paula?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.