Paula Johnson, LMHC

Massachusetts · 15 years in practice

Paula Johnson is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, anger, and low self-esteem.

License and registration

LMHC, Massachusetts: LMHC13399 · expires December 2027
NPI: 1396962759 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Paula

Paula Johnson is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, anger, and low self-esteem. She works with individuals facing life transitions and those who want clearer direction around purpose and identity. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are aimed at practical change as well as deeper understanding.

Paula blends direct work on problem-solving with conversations about meaning and values.

Background and approach

She uses Client-Centered techniques to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and elements of psychodynamic and existential thinking to look at long-standing patterns. She also draws on the Gottman Method when relationship skills and communication are central concerns.

In a typical session Paula helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck, tests small changes, and builds realistic coping tools for daily life. She pays attention to cultural background and how life stage issues like midlife shifts or young adult transitions influence mood and choices. That practical focus aims to reduce distress and increase a sense of control.

Paula describes her style as warm and straightforward. She sets clear goals with each person and tailors techniques to fit their needs. Her practice is based in Massachusetts and she offers several remote session formats.

Her training and long-term practice give experience across mood disorders, attachment and communication problems, trauma-informed work, and multicultural concerns. People who want a mix of hands-on skills work and reflection about meaning often find this approach useful.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Paula often blends Existential Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to address both life meaning and present concerns. Existential work helps people talk about purpose, values, and major life choices, which is useful during midlife shifts or identity questions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on careful listening and reflection to help someone feel heard and to develop their own solutions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to target patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety and low mood. CBT offers concrete techniques for changing unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors between sessions, which many people find helpful alongside deeper meaning-focused work. Paula approaches selection of methods collaboratively and will help clients choose what fits best for their goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different days and needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and guided exercises while phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can support quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or those who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, school, or caregiving commitments and to keep continuity when life gets busy.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Paula commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like attachment, communication, and life purpose.

What is Paula's therapeutic style like?

Her style blends listening and practical skills. She uses client-centered listening alongside strategies to change thinking and behavior.

How much experience does she bring to sessions?

Paula has 15 years of professional experience working with individuals across a range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and location are listed for Paula?

She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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