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Paula Green

Paula Green, LCPC, LPCC

Therapist · New Mexico · 20+ years of experience

Therapist focused on practical change

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  • Client-centered care
  • Trauma-informed support
  • Skills and coping

About Paula

Paula Green, LCPC, LPCC, helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, and life changes. She has two decades of clinical experience and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Paula works to understand each person’s situation before suggesting a path forward.

She has spent many years in both clinic and private practice settings. That work included counseling at an outpatient center and supporting an intensive partial hospitalization program. Paula also spent a decade working with people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, including time in a shelter and with domestic violence courts.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She uses client-centered methods to build a working relationship and then draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness to address symptoms and behavior. Sessions focus on skills, coping strategies, and understanding patterns that keep problems active.

Paula has experience helping children, teens, adults, and caregivers, including families touched by adoption, foster care, autism, and blended household challenges. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, body image concerns, isolation, and anger or impulsivity.

Paula is licensed and has worked for twenty years in the field. She asks new clients about their goals and tailors a plan to match those goals. To start, she encourages a clear conversation about what the person hopes to change and a stepwise plan toward those aims.

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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Idaho, New Mexico

Languages

English

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship. The therapist follows the person's pace, reflects what matters, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach supports work on family conflict, stress, and life changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when emotions run high.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist make those choices collaboratively rather than following a single fixed plan.

The biography did not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, make it easier to keep regular appointments, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If choosing not to be on camera is preferable, mention that when arranging sessions so the format can match practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Paula commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family conflict, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, autism, blended family issues, body image, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She centers the client and combines relationship-based listening with practical skills and behavioral tools.

What relevant background does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience, including work in clinics, private practice, a domestic violence shelter, and an outpatient neurobehavioral center with partial hospitalization.

Which credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She holds LCPC and LPCC credentials and practices in New Mexico.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist parameters; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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