Paula Soria, LMHC - Therapist in Washington

About Paula

Paula Soria is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 24 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Paula speaks English and Spanish and works with people who want straightforward help and a respectful, understanding approach.

Her style is compassionate and down-to-earth. She listens first, then shapes conversations and a plan that match each person’s situation. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to everyday problems like motivation, confidence, and coping after loss.

Background and approach

Paula draws on evidence-based techniques to address anxiety, mood concerns, panic, and trauma-related reactions. She also offers help around family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and caregiving stress. Her approach adapts to cultural and immigration-related concerns when they are part of the story.

She aims to make the work feel manageable. Expect clear steps, check-ins on progress, and tools you can use between sessions. Paula emphasizes respect and sensitivity as she helps people work toward more stable mood, clearer communication, and improved day-to-day functioning.

For people juggling busy lives, the focus is on usable strategies. Paula helps clients build confidence, reduce overwhelming feelings, and regain a sense of direction. She supports each person at their own pace while keeping treatment practical and rooted in real-life needs.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Paula uses established therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes skills for managing anxiety and panic, teaching breathing, grounding, and thought-challenging skills to reduce overwhelming feelings. This helps when worry or panic interrupts daily life.

She also uses methods aimed at improving mood and coping with grief. These strategies include building simple routines, increasing pleasant activities, and working through loss in small steps so emotions feel more manageable. They are useful for depression and adjustment after a life change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit their situation. She checks progress and adjusts plans if something isn’t working to make sure the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls let sessions feel close to in-person meetings, phone sessions remove travel needs, and live chat or text-based messaging provide brief, ongoing contact between meetings. These options help people use therapy in ways that fit their daily routines and make it easier to practice new skills when they need them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paula commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting questions, self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues such as panic, mood disorders, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is compassionate and practical. She listens first and then designs conversations and steps that fit what matters most to the client.

What is her professional background?

Paula has 24 years of professional experience helping people with mood and anxiety symptoms, trauma, motivation, and coping after loss.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LMHC credential with Washington license number WA LMHC LH00006934 and practices in Washington.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available online?

Paula offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues

Also works with

Experience: 24 years
Licensed: Washington
Languages: English, Spanish

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