- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Paula
Paula Arizola is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 14 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Paula also lists focused experience with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, codependency, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, and guilt and shame.
Paula frames clients as the experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical. She helps people name what feels heavy, notice patterns, and try small changes to see what shifts.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. Paula uses these approaches to help people clarify values, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and repair relationship patterns that keep old wounds active.
In the room she centers collaboration and clear goals. Conversations often include skills practice, experiments between sessions, and reflections on what worked or didn’t. This makes it easier to track progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Paula aims to support people carrying shame or guilt without judging the past. She works at a steady pace, helping clients take manageable steps toward feeling less overwhelmed and more in control of daily life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to identify core values and take small, values-based actions even when feelings are difficult. It can help with guilt, shame, anxiety, and motivation by shifting focus toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about noticing and testing thoughts that keep emotions stuck and practicing different behaviors to change patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and body image concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and connection patterns, and it can be helpful for abandonment, trust issues, and relationship difficulties.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on goals, comfort, and what shows progress. That means approaches can be mixed and adjusted across sessions rather than fixed from the start.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work also lets conversations focus on concrete skills, practice between sessions, and quick check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can help arrange a format that matches a client’s schedule and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment problems, abandonment, body image, codependency, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She treats clients as the expert on their own lives and focuses on practical steps. Sessions use clear goals, skills practice, and experiments between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in counseling settings. Her work history includes supporting people with trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices with that credential in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin 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.