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Online therapist

Dr. Paulette Edwards

Compassionate parenting and relationship support

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

About Paulette

Dr. Paulette Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who focuses on family and parenting concerns. She speaks directly with parents and partners about everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges.

Her tone in sessions is warm and practical, aimed at helping people find clearer ways forward for themselves and their families. In sessions she blends familiar, hands-on techniques so parents can use them at home.

Background and approach

She uses cognitive-behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. She also draws on client-centered methods that put the person's goals first and let conversations guide the pace. Dr.

Edwards has three years of documented experience as an LPC and works in Texas. She tailors methods to fit each person’s situation instead of applying a single method to everyone. This means sessions usually focus on immediate problems and next steps that feel doable at home.

She helps people cope with life changes, grief, self-esteem struggles, career stress, and intimacy-related issues. Parents can expect concrete strategies for parenting stress and for improving family interactions. The work is collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to what will help most in daily life.

Her style is straightforward and interactive. She encourages clients to practice skills between sessions and to build on small wins. The aim is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help clients clarify goals and make decisions, which can be useful for parenting worries and family conflicts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is practical and skill-focused, often used for anxiety, stress, low mood, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Edwards will discuss goals and preferences and help choose or combine methods that fit each family's needs. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

Online therapy gives flexibility when life is busy. Video calls and phone sessions let families meet from home, while live chat or text-based messaging can support quick check-ins or practice between appointments. These options make it easier to use therapy around parenting schedules and other commitments.

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.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem, career stress, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on practical steps. She emphasizes collaboration and tools clients can try between sessions.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She holds the LPC credential and has three years of documented experience practicing as a counselor in Texas.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with license number TX LPC 84166 and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost 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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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