- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Paula
Paula Soria is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 24 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and parenting concerns. Paula speaks English and Spanish and aims to make conversations straightforward and respectful.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts each session to what the client needs. Sessions are tailored to the person's pace, goals, and day-to-day life. Paula emphasizes clear, compassionate talk rather than jargon or long lectures.
Background and approach
Paula often helps people learning to manage strong emotions, cope with loss, and rebuild confidence. She also supports those facing caregiver strain, immigration-related stress, and body image or eating concerns. Conversations typically focus on small, achievable steps that can fit into a busy schedule.
Her approach includes attention to communication patterns, family of origin dynamics, and problems tied to control or dependency. Paula also addresses panic symptoms, mood shifts, and multicultural concerns with sensitivity to each person's background. Clients can expect collaboration on a plan that reflects their priorities.
Paula frames work as a series of concrete actions and check-ins, not abstract theory. She encourages people to take what helps and leave the rest.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Immigration issues
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How evidence-based approaches work online
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she draws on helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with clearer, more balanced thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for stress, panic symptoms, and depression.Another approach centers on building concrete coping skills and routines. Sessions work on small behavior changes, problem-solving, and steps to improve sleep, self-care, and parenting routines. This is helpful for caregiver stress, motivation, and daily functioning.
Choosing which approach to use is a shared process. Paula collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and comfort level. She reviews what’s working and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which adds scheduling flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins or when writing helps organize thoughts. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family life and keep consistent momentum.
Questions people ask about Paula
What kinds of concerns does Paula help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and parenting issues, plus related areas like caregiver stress, body image, and panic symptoms.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps discussions practical and focused on clear next steps that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life stressors.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices with that state credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available online?
Paula offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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