- Direct practical support
- Focus on daily life
- Men's wellbeing included
About Paula
Paula Lawrence is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 16 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and major life changes. Paula aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting by offering straightforward guidance and steady encouragement.
Paula keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth. She helps people name their worries, figure out what gets in the way, and try new ways of responding. Conversations emphasize real-life strategies rather than jargon, so clients can use what they learn between sessions.
In practice Paula creates an open, nonjudgmental space for people to speak honestly about difficult feelings and situations. She pays attention to how attachment, communication, and control dynamics affect daily life, and she addresses practical problems like money stress and impulse-driven behaviors.
Her work also covers mood and obsessive-compulsive patterns, issues tied to military or veteran experiences, and challenges that arise around midlife and life purpose. For men looking for focused support, she includes men’s issues among the areas she addresses.
Paula invites each person to move at their own pace and to test small changes between visits. She encourages clear goals and regular check-ins so progress is visible. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problem solving and behavior change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice alternative responses so anxiety and stress feel more manageable. Another approach emphasizes skill-building around communication, boundaries, and impulse control to reduce conflict and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Paula will listen to goals, review what has or hasn’t worked, and suggest methods to try. Together the client and Paula check progress and adjust the plan if needed so therapy stays relevant to real-life concerns.
Confirm the specific session options when you book, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let people choose options that suit their comfort with video or phone work. Ask about available formats during the scheduling step to match sessions to your daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paula commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include mood disorders, OCD symptoms, money issues, and men’s issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Paula keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on naming problems, trying new responses, and applying tools between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience as a counselor. That background includes work with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Paula is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and her practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Paula?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.