Paula Lister, LPC - Therapist in Oklahoma

About Paula

Paula Lister is a licensed professional counselor in Oklahoma with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and family challenges. Paula speaks plain language and focuses on helping clients make small, steady changes that feel manageable.

She invites people to bring their real stories and strengths to each session. Paula sees clients as the experts on their lives and helps them clarify goals.

Background and approach

She offers practical tools to manage panic, sleeping problems, mood shifts, and chronic pain or illness. Sessions can include talking through daily stressors, planning steps for improved communication, and developing ways to cope after loss. Her work also addresses control issues, isolation or loneliness, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and issues specific to women and LGBT clients.

Paula has long experience supporting people through post-traumatic stress and related symptoms. She emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes. Paula provides sessions in English and uses a range of online formats to fit different needs.

She supports clients who need flexibility because of work, health, or caregiving demands. Practical matters like scheduling and session type are handled early so therapy fits into daily life. Her license is LPC in Oklahoma - a credential that reflects training and supervised practice.

Starting therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session so clients and Paula can see whether they are a good fit. She aims to support each person with respect and clear direction.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Paula uses well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and symptom relief. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and panic through breathing, pacing, and gradual exposure to feared situations; this approach is useful for panic attacks, worry, and avoidance. Another approach centers on problem-solving and communication skills to reduce family conflict and improve relationships; it teaches clear ways to express needs and set boundaries. These methods target daily problems and build tools people can use between sessions.

Choosing the right method is a team effort. Paula works together with each client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. She expects steady small steps, checks progress regularly, and changes strategies when something is not working.

Online therapy here is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage health or mobility limits, and stay connected during times of grief or stress. The mix of formats also lets people use short messages for quick check-ins and longer calls for deeper work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paula help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and family conflicts. She also addresses sleep problems, chronic pain or illness, and mood or panic symptoms.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Paula takes a straightforward, practical approach that emphasizes clients' strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills, and step-by-step changes rather than long academic explanations.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 30 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of life and mental health challenges.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds an LPC license in Oklahoma with license number OK LPC LPC02759 and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 30 years
Licensed: Oklahoma
Languages: English

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