- Trauma informed
- Parenting support
- Guilt and shame
About Paula
Paula Abbott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and coping with life changes among the issues she addresses. Paula also notes a range of related focuses including abandonment, family of origin problems, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
Paula describes herself as trauma informed and prefers to work in ways that recognize how past events affect present feelings and choices. She sees clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths people already have. In sessions she talks through current struggles, helps identify patterns, and practices ways to respond differently when old habits show up.
She has training as a registered play therapist and pairs that with adult-focused work when the situation calls for it. That experience informs how she talks about parenting challenges and family dynamics without centering on labels. Paula mentions helping with practical coping for life changes such as illness, fertility stress, blended family transitions, and grief linked to cancer.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques rather than fixed recipes. Expect calm pacing, clear feedback, and concrete steps to try between sessions. She frames difficult feelings like guilt and shame as understandable signals to investigate, not as failures.
For someone carrying lingering regret or self-blame, Paula focuses on small shifts that reduce reactivity and open clearer choices. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site's online therapy options.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Paula works using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and describes herself as trauma informed. Two approaches you are likely to notice are trauma-focused work and practical skills coaching. Trauma-focused work looks at how past events continue to shape feelings and reactions; it helps when guilt or shame are tied to memories or repeated patterns. Practical skills coaching breaks down problems into small, manageable steps and builds new responses to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will review your history, goals, and what feels workable, then suggest ways to proceed. You and the therapist can adjust methods over time based on what helps and what feels realistic for your life. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone attend without needing to arrange transport or extra childcare on the same day. These practical benefits help sessions become a regular part of everyday life rather than an added burden.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include guilt and shame, family of origin issues, and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses trauma informed methods and evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, practicing different responses, and trying concrete steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience as a counselor. That background includes work with parenting issues and trauma-related problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Texas. Her practice is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.