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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Self esteem work
About Paula
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 22 years of experience, Paula Weatherby focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She works directly with people to identify what feels unmanageable and to build practical ways to feel steadier in daily life.
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage intense feelings and cravings, improve communication, and rebuild confidence. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She encourages small experiments between sessions so clients can test new habits and notice what works.
Her work often addresses anger, impulsivity, guilt, and shame. She helps clients untangle relationship patterns and improve how they express needs. For people feeling isolated, she offers ways to reconnect with others and reduce loneliness.
Paula also supports people thinking about life purpose and big transitions. She helps sort priorities, set realistic goals, and take steps toward meaningful change. When forgiveness or past hurt is part of the problem, she works with clients to understand the role those feelings play now.
All sessions are in English. Practical details such as session formats should be confirmed before booking. To begin, clients use the site matching and scheduling steps to arrange an initial appointment.
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How Paula applies evidence-based techniques in online work
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress and anxiety by teaching practical coping skills. These skills focus on recognizing triggers, practicing grounding or breathing exercises, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. This approach helps people manage daily symptoms and handle stressful moments more effectively.She also works on addictions by helping clients identify patterns, reduce impulsive behavior, and establish safer habits. This involves planning for high-risk situations, learning alternative responses, and using short behavioral experiments to test new choices between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paula collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful and what is not, so the plan changes as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with Paula during the matching steps about which session style would fit daily life and current needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a conversational, goal-focused way. Sessions often include practical skills and small experiments to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience spans multiple concerns such as anxiety and addictions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats and cost?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site workflow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.