- Sleep and rest
- CBT and mindfulness
- Goal-focused support
About Pauleena
Pauleena Akers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and life transitions. She offers a calm, practical approach aimed at making daily life more manageable. Her style is direct but warm, focusing on small steps that add up over time.
She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing supports goal-setting and building momentum when change feels hard. Sessions emphasize clear strategies for sleep, coping with grief, and managing mood or compassion fatigue.
Pauleena completed a Master of Social Work from Valdosta State University in 2018 and earned professional licensure as a LCSW in 2022. Before that, she worked as a substance abuse counselor and has six years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. Her background includes work with at-risk newborns, geriatric clients, and adults, which shaped her interest in practical supports for everyday problems.
She often helps people struggling with self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, relationship or blended family challenges, postpartum mood changes, and career stress. Pauleena also addresses seasonal mood shifts, body image, life purpose, and ADHD-related difficulties in day-to-day functioning.
Outside of work she lives in Georgia with her spouse and two elementary-aged daughters. She enjoys travel, reading, the outdoors, and exploring new foods. Her approach centers on steady progress rather than quick fixes, with a focus on habits that support better sleep and more balanced days.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and adapting to each person's needs. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps build goals that feel meaningful.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviors, and routines. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and to create new habits that can help with sleep, anxiety, and mood problems.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to what is happening in the moment through short exercises and breathing practices. This can be useful for easing nighttime worry, managing stress, and calming the mind before sleep.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. This collaborative process aims to match techniques to the person's preferences and everyday demands.
Session formats were not detailed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people try mindfulness or CBT exercises from their usual environment without extra travel. These practical benefits often help people maintain momentum between sessions.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Pauleena commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep and mood concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, career strain, and compassion fatigue among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, mixing client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises to build manageable habits.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has six years of clinical experience, including work in inpatient and outpatient settings and earlier work as a substance abuse counselor.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options with the provider before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.