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Paula Fowler

Compassionate practical support for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Paula

Paula Fowler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee. She has six years of clinical experience and focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Paula uses plain, direct conversation to help people understand what they are feeling and decide on practical next steps. Her style is warm and interactive.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be respectful and grounded, with the therapist listening first and asking clear questions. Paula emphasizes a collaborative process where the person’s goals guide each meeting. Paula draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.

She also uses motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals. These methods are mixed to fit each person’s needs rather than applied in a fixed formula. In sessions people can expect straightforward language and concrete strategies.

Paula often helps clients break problems into manageable parts and try short experiments between meetings. The work is practical and focused on what matters in everyday life. Paula offers sessions in English and provides several online formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works for the client.

Online approaches that focus on change and practical steps

Paula uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thoughts that fuel distress and replace them with more helpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when you want tools to manage daily reactions.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing, which helps people clarify what matters most and build motivation for change. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking the next step.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Paula collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and pace. Sessions are adjusted over time based on what’s working and what isn’t.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you talk face-to-face from home, phone sessions provide a simple audio option, and live chat or text-based messaging make it possible to communicate in shorter, timely exchanges. These formats can help fit therapy into a busy schedule and make follow-through easier for people balancing family, work, or health demands.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paula address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and interactive, with clear questions and practical steps. Sessions focus on collaboration and concrete strategies you can try between meetings.
What background does she bring to therapy?
Paula holds an LCSW credential and has six years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tennessee LCSW 7074 and provides services to people located in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Tennessee
Languages
English

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