- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Paula
Paula Lowden, LPC, focuses on helping people who are navigating grief, relationship strain, parenting questions, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and listens closely, aiming to make the first steps feel less daunting for someone reaching out for support. Paula creates a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be named.
Sessions emphasize practical steps and steady emotional support rather than pressure for quick fixes. She values small, doable changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on methods that help people clarify what matters to them and build action around those values. Paula uses client-centered listening so clients set the pace and topics for sessions. She also brings techniques that encourage acceptance of difficult emotions while moving toward chosen goals.
Over 14 years she has worked with people facing loss, low self-esteem, and the stress that comes with caregiving and health challenges. She also supports people dealing with life transitions such as divorce, midlife shifts, or cancer-related concerns. Her experience includes helping with guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.
Paula practices in Oregon and conducts sessions in English. She offers several online formats to fit different needs and schedules. To begin, a short questionnaire is used to match people and then appointments are scheduled based on availability.
What Paula works with
Everything Paula lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Paula helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Paula lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Paula’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can be useful for parenting stress, grief, or life transitions.Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the person sets the pace. That approach helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort through emotions and make decisions about relationships or caregiving roles.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. Paula will talk with a client about goals and preferences and then try methods that feel right for them. Changes are often gradual, and she adjusts tools and pace as the work progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when interaction matters. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text help with shorter check-ins, tracking progress, and keeping momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue care from different locations.
Questions people ask about Paula
What concerns does Paula often help with?
She helps people facing grief, relationship strain, parenting worries, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a calm, client-centered style that prioritizes listening and collaboration while introducing practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including caregiver stress, cancer-related issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does the cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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