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- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and depression
- Geriatric issues
About Paulette
Paulette Jansen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses aging and geriatric issues, domestic violence, first responder issues, life purpose, personality concerns, self-love, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse.
Paulette works with individuals who need practical help after hard events. She offers straightforward guidance for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression. In sessions she breaks down problems into manageable steps and helps clients build coping skills they can use day to day.
Her work relies on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Paulette emphasizes skill building, problem-solving, and safety planning when needed. She supports people through transitions such as retirement, caregiving, job change, or recovery after trauma.
Sessions address self-esteem and the ways past experiences affect current choices. Paulette helps clients identify patterns, practice new ways of responding, and set reachable goals. She also brings experience working with people exposed to violence and with first responder stress.
People who meet with her can expect clear suggestions and practical homework between visits. She uses straightforward language and regular check-ins on progress. To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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How Paulette uses evidence-based techniques online
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach concrete skills. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and depression through step-by-step exercises and behavior changes. This helps with symptoms and with day-to-day functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-focused work that identifies the impact of past events, develops safety planning when needed, and practices techniques to reduce reactivity and reminders.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Paulette reviews a client’s concerns, goals, and preferences, and then suggests techniques to try. She checks progress regularly and adjusts methods based on what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits include fitting sessions around work or caregiving, having shorter check-ins when days are busy, and using a format that avoids travel time. These factors can make it easier to keep regular appointments and apply new skills between visits.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, domestic violence, first responder issues, life purpose, personality disorders, self-love, and sexual assault and abuse.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with an emphasis on skill building and problem-solving. Sessions focus on practical strategies clients can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a practicing clinician. That background includes work with people affected by trauma and with first responder stress.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
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 people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with people located in California.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.