At a glance
- Credentials
- LCPC, LPCC
- License
- LCPC, Idaho / LCPC-4139; LPCC, New Mexico / CTB-2024-0367
- NPI
- 1225084304
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Mexico
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused care
- Child and adult support
About Paula
Paula Green is a licensed counselor with 20 years of experience who helps people deal with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She talks simply and directly with adults, teens, and children to help them feel better and make practical changes. Paula aims to create a space where people can sort problems and build skills that fit their daily lives.
Paula has a long history working in clinics and private practice settings. She spent a decade supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in a shelter and through work with domestic violence courts. That work shaped her approach to safety, pacing, and practical coping strategies.
For eight years she counseled at an outpatient center and in a partial hospitalization program, working with children and families on emotional and behavioral challenges. She has also delivered training on child sexual abuse prevention and brings that experience into how she talks about sensitive topics.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She uses techniques from client-centered therapy to follow the person’s lead, motivational interviewing to support change, and cognitive behavioral therapy and DBT skills for managing emotions and behavior. Paula also draws on EMDR for trauma-related work when appropriate.
She encourages people to be part of planning their care. Sessions focus on concrete steps, clearer communication, and small changes that add up over time. Paula welcomes questions and aims to match strategies to each person’s needs and pace.
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How Paula’s approaches translate to online work
Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their own goals and find motivation for change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and short summaries to help someone move toward steps they actually want to try. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person’s lead to build trust and understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical tools to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress unfolds.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to bring worksheets, track skills between sessions, and practice new strategies in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can adapt motivational interviewing, client-centered listening, and CBT tools to an online conversation so people can continue steady work toward their goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
20+ years
Listed in
Idaho, New Mexico
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paula focus on?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family conflict, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She uses client-centered listening alongside techniques from motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, and EMDR to help people set goals and learn practical skills.
What kind of background does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience in clinic and private practice settings. She also has a decade working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and eight years in outpatient and partial hospitalization programs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LPCC credentials and practices in New Mexico. The profile lists those credentials as LCPC and LPCC exactly.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify particular session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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