Paula Green, LCPC, LPCC

Paula Green is an experienced therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. She brings 20 years of clinical work to each conversation and aims to make therapy practical and approachable for overwhelmed parents. Paula uses clear language and simple steps so people can start feeling a bit more capable between sessions.

Paula holds LCPC and LPCC credentials, and she has worked in both clinic and private practice settings. She spent a decade supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including work in a shelter and collaboration with domestic violence courts. For eight years she counseled children and families at an outpatient center and within an intensive partial hospitalization program.

Her approach centers on getting to know each person and tailoring methods to fit their life. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness Therapy depending on the situation. Paula focuses on building skills people can use day to day, like coping tools, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.

She also supports concerns related to adoption and foster care, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, caregiver stress, body image, dissociation, and other challenges that affect families. Paula emphasizes collaboration and practical homework to help make steady progress.

Paula works in New Mexico and conducts sessions in English. She accepts international clients and asks prospective clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire so she can understand needs before scheduling.

How Paula’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. The therapist listens closely and helps people find their own solutions, which can make sessions feel more personal and flexible. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing thoughts and habits and testing them with small behavioral changes; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and low mood because it emphasizes practical exercises and short home practice tasks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean using skill-based practice one week and trauma-focused techniques another week, and the plan can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can help people fit therapy into busy lives. They make it easier to schedule short check-ins, avoid travel time, and join from a quieter spot when needed. Licensed professionals can guide techniques and homework that work just as well when sessions happen remotely, keeping the focus on steady progress and practical skills.