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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
About Paula
Paula Alexander is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 26 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and related concerns. Paula uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work.
She helps people talk through painful or confusing experiences in straightforward terms. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, then testing small changes. Paula aims to keep conversations direct and practical so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.
Her background spans long-term outpatient care and work with people facing substance issues, trauma recovery, and intense anxiety. Over time she has helped individuals manage panic, process addiction patterns, and address relationship and parenting stress. She also supports those facing grief, career transitions, and the challenges of attention differences like ADHD.
In session Paula draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and committed action. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thought patterns. Client-Centered Therapy guides the conversational style, keeping the person’s experience central and respected.
People who contact her will be asked about their immediate concerns and what they hope to change. The initial focus is practical - reducing distress, improving sleep, or cutting harmful behaviors - and then moving toward longer-term goals. She works in English and is based in New Jersey.
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How ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Work Remotely
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, avoidance, and problems rooted in painful feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, and sleep disruption. Client-Centered Therapy shapes how sessions feel by keeping the person’s experience central and listening closely to what matters to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss different methods and make decisions together based on goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to try first and what to adjust over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier - it can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make scheduling around work or caregiving simpler. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions so people practice skills between meetings and track progress over time.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and related issues such as grief, sleep problems, and relationship strain.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values-based choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including substance issues, panic, and trauma recovery.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing should be confirmed before scheduling.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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