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Online therapist

Paula Abbott

Calm guidance for family and parenting concerns

Credentials
LPC
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Paula

Paula Abbott is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three decades of experience in Texas. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and helping people cope with major life changes. Paula approaches each person with respect for their story and an emphasis on practical steps forward.

She emphasizes a trauma-informed outlook and draws on many evidence-based techniques to guide work in the room. Paula listens for strengths and uses them as building blocks.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what a person can manage in the moment. Paula also holds registration as a play therapist and includes parents in sessions when that fits the work. Her style is straightforward and caring, aimed at making change feel attainable rather than overwhelming.

She helps people talk through patterns and try new ways of relating and problem solving. Over her career she has supported people facing complex family problems, blended family issues, abandonment, and communication barriers. She also addresses concerns tied to cancer, fertility, and commitment struggles, helping clients sort through guilt, shame, and questions of life purpose.

Her approach blends practical guidance with attention to safety and pacing. Paula aims to help people rebuild a sense of control after trauma and to develop healthier ways to cope with stress and life transitions.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Paula uses trauma-informed methods that focus on safety, pacing, and rebuilding control after difficult experiences. This involves clear, stepwise strategies to manage triggers and reduce overwhelming reactions, which can be practiced in sessions and between appointments.

She also applies parent-inclusive play therapy techniques when appropriate, bringing parents into the work to strengthen relationships and improve communication. Play-based methods help children express feelings and allow parents to learn supportive responses in a guided way.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Paula will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they choose techniques and adjust pacing so the work fits daily life and emotional readiness.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules. These formats make it easier to connect from home, coordinate with parenting routines, and continue work between meetings. The variety of options helps people keep momentum and access care in ways that match their needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Paula address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, codependency, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is trauma informed and practical. She listens for strengths and offers step-by-step ways to try different coping and communication strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 30 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential TX LPC 61280 and works in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to support different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Paula?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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