- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Addictions support
About Paula
Paula Lawrence is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 16 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and major life changes. Paula speaks English and works from a clinical counseling perspective to support practical change.
Paula focuses on straightforward, practical work. She listens to what is happening now and what keeps getting in the way. Sessions aim to identify patterns such as communication problems, control issues, or impulsivity and then test small changes that can reduce tension and conflict. The work often includes addressing attachment concerns, forgiveness, and issues that affect money or life purpose.
She has worked with people affected by mood disorders, obsessions and compulsions, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), and veterans and armed forces issues. Paula also addresses domestic violence and dependent personality concerns when they appear in a person’s story. Her background includes helping clients with men's issues and midlife transitions.
Paula’s style is direct and practical. She helps people notice what triggers their anger and teaches ways to respond differently. Sessions include talking through real situations, practicing alternate responses, and planning small steps to try between meetings.
To start, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session are the next steps. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is working to identify patterns of behavior and thought that lead to anger or anxiety, then practicing alternative responses. This helps with impulse control, communication problems, and reducing repeated conflict.Another helpful technique is breaking large problems into small, testable steps. That may mean trying short behavior experiments between sessions, tracking what happens, and then adjusting the plan. This method supports coping with addictions, mood problems, and life transitions by making change manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each person to figure out what methods fit their goals and preferences. She will review options, explain what to expect, and adapt plans based on how someone responds over time.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often use remote sessions to keep progress moving between in-person meetings, but check the available formats for this clinician when you schedule.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She helps people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, or dealing with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and direct. She focuses on noticing triggers, practicing different responses, and planning small behavioral changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience includes a range of mood and behavior concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.