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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Self esteem work
About Paula
Paula Ruehling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 33 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting issues, self-esteem, and depression. Paula also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, isolation, panic, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations center on the problems you bring and ways to manage them day to day. Paula adapts how she talks and what she tries based on each person's situation and goals.
In the room she listens for patterns that keep problems going. She works with clients to build simple skills for coping and communication. That can include steps to reduce worry, manage mood swings, or handle tense interactions with others.
Paula has many years helping people who feel stuck by stress or life demands. Her experience includes long-term work with mood disorders and care-related strain. She brings that background to planning realistic, stepwise changes rather than quick fixes.
If you are weighing options, she asks about priorities and what has or has not helped before. The first sessions focus on clear, manageable goals and an agreed plan for next steps. To begin, follow the site's process to see online therapy options and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in remote sessions
Paula works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach involves teaching coping tools for anxiety and panic - breathing, behavioral steps, and brief exposures to reduce avoidance. These techniques aim to lower immediate distress and help people face feared situations more often.Another frequent focus is skills for improving communication and relationships. This includes role-played conversations, clearer expressions of needs, and step-by-step plans to change interaction patterns. Those methods are useful for relationship tension, parenting challenges, and conflicted caregiving roles.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Paula collaborates with clients to identify goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Together they pick techniques that fit the client's day-to-day responsibilities and comfort with practice tasks.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm which remote options are available before scheduling. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Paula will discuss practical arrangements so sessions fit into your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, mood disorders, panic, PTSD, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her approach or style?
Her approach is practical and adaptable. Sessions focus on problem solving, skill building, and clearer communication based on each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional work experience. That background includes long-term work with mood and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia. Her practice is based in Georgia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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