Therapist profile
Paula Alexander, LPC
LPC in New Jersey - Stress and family concerns
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- ACT and CBT methods
- Parenting and relationship help
- Addiction and trauma focus
About Paula
Paula Alexander is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also supports concerns like parenting strain, relationship stress, grief, self-esteem, and issues around sleep and eating.
Paula approaches work in a direct, practical way. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that can make everyday life easier. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside a client-centered stance to listen and respond to what each person needs.
Many callers mention feeling stuck or overwhelmed by family duties, caring roles, or past hurts. Paula helps people sort those problems into clearer steps. She talks through coping strategies for panic and anxiety, patterns that feed addictions, and ways to manage anger and impulsivity.
Paula also addresses work-related stress, compassion fatigue, and concerns common to young adults. She offers practical coaching for career questions and helps people who are managing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder to identify everyday supports and routines.
The first meetings explore immediate worries and practical goals. Later sessions build on what works, adding behavioral techniques, acceptance strategies, and problem-solving tools. The focus is on steady, doable change rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How Paula’s approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences control actions. It is useful for ongoing anxiety, worry about parenting, and patterns that keep someone stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It provides concrete tools for panic, sleep and eating problems, and managing low mood or compulsive habits.
A client-centered stance means the therapist listens closely and follows the person's concerns. That approach supports people who need steady, respectful help while trying new strategies.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Paula will work with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and daily life. That decision is collaborative and may shift as work progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. Check the session options offered and pick what best suits your schedule and comfort.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and anger. Additional focuses include parenting issues, grief, intimacy struggles, and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a client-centered approach. She emphasizes practical steps and talking through what is happening now.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.