Paula Schneider, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Paula

Paula Schneider is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience helping adults and families navigate tough situations. She practices in Florida and brings practical experience with addictions, eating issues, anxiety, depression and relationship struggles. Paula meets people where they are and focuses on clear, steady steps toward change.

Her work includes support for parents and families who are managing problems like blended family dynamics, communication struggles, and parenting concerns.

Background and approach

She has also worked with people affected by substance use and eating-related challenges, and with family members trying to support a loved one. Paula draws on both long-standing recovery models and contemporary therapy methods. In sessions she emphasizes honesty, respect, and pacing set by the client.

She helps clients set realistic goals and stays both gently challenging and encouraging as they try new ways of relating and coping. Paula rejects blame and shame and focuses on building self-understanding and acceptance. Her background includes training in approaches that look at attachment patterns, thoughts and behaviors, and emotional regulation.

She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside relationship-focused methods when helpful. The aim is practical change that improves daily life and family relationships. Paula offers a collaborative style.

She listens for what matters most, reflects what she hears, and guides clients toward workable steps. Parents and caregivers who want straightforward support with family and parenting concerns often find her clear, steady approach helpful.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for families

Paula commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and supports changes in how they connect with partners and family members.

She also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and the day-to-day habits that affect family life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula discusses options with clients and decides together which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques to fit each family or individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, and caregiving responsibilities. For many people, remote sessions allow consistent contact and step-by-step progress without lengthy travel, while still using the same therapeutic tools they would get in person.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with a range of issues including addictions, eating and body image concerns, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a collaborative, respectful style that balances reflection with gentle challenge and practical goal-setting to help clients make real changes.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families on issues such as substance use, eating concerns, and family of origin problems.

What credentials and location information are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW12494 and practices from Florida.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

No, she is not currently accepting international clients and offers services to clients located in Florida.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs and preferences.

How are sessions priced?

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?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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