Paula Fowler, LCSW
Practical, compassionate guidance for life changes
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- Goal focused
- Strength based
- Collaborative style
About Paula
She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find internal reasons to change. Solution-focused work keeps sessions goal-oriented and geared toward small, usable steps.
Paula has supported people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strains, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and career or life changes. Her additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, cancer and hospice-related concerns, and coping after disaster or major life events.
In sessions she aims to be collaborative and practical. Conversations move at the client's pace and focus on what will help day to day. She encourages clients to notice strengths and practice actions that make a difference between visits.
People often seek her help for transitions such as divorce or separation, end-of-life planning, or changing roles at work or home. Paula emphasizes clear goals, steady progress, and adapting plans when needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How these approaches guide online sessions
Paula often draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and try small changes that can ease anxiety or depression. This approach focuses on practical skills and experiments that people can use between sessions.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people identify what matters most to them and find the internal motivation to make changes. That conversational style is helpful when clients feel stuck or uncertain about next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paula will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. Clients collaborate on setting aims and choosing techniques that feel useful and realistic.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering more flexibility around work and caregiving schedules. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to decide what will fit best.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paula help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and self-esteem concerns, as well as relationship and family issues. She also addresses trauma and abuse, anger, career changes, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respect and sensitivity. She tailors conversations to each person's needs and works collaboratively on practical steps.
What is her professional background?
She holds the LCSW credential and has six years of experience in clinical practice. Her background includes work in settings that involve medical and end-of-life care.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee and practices there.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.