Therapist profile
Paula Alexander, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00632600
- NPI1669845988
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Client-centered care
About Paula
Paula Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 26 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating problems, and other life changes.
Paula focuses on practical, step-by-step work. She uses clear conversation to help people name what is happening and find what helps. Sessions are straightforward and grounded in everyday language rather than clinical jargon.
She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try small behavior changes, and clarify personal values that guide choices. The goal is usually better coping and clearer next steps rather than quick fixes.
Paula has supported people through addiction concerns including drug, alcohol, and process addictions. She also has experience with first responder issues, panic and social anxiety, impulsivity, and personality-related challenges. Her work includes support around parenting stress, career questions, and young adult issues.
Clients will find a direct, collaborative style. Paula asks practical questions, suggests exercises to practice between sessions, and checks progress over time. To begin, prospective clients are invited to use the site matching process and schedule an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How Paula Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and behavior change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments or homework to change behavior and mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a collaborative relationship so the client directs the pace and focus.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. Paula will discuss your goals and preferences and recommend steps to try. That collaborative process helps tailor which methods are used and how sessions proceed over time.
If you plan to do online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins between meetings, avoiding travel time, or using a phone call when video is not practical. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to an online setting so you can practice skills between sessions and measure progress in everyday situations.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, using clear conversation and small behavior changes to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 26 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices with clients based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.