Paige Achten

Calm, collaborative therapy focused on resilience

LCSW Texas

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Paige

Paige Achten is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and life transitions. She centers work on clients' strengths and collaborates with each person to set goals and the pace of therapy.

Background and approach

Paige draws on eight years of clinical experience, including substantial time in healthcare settings supporting geriatric patients and caregivers, and maintains a caseload that includes young adults through older adults. Her style blends evidence-informed techniques with a holistic attention to mind and body.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in her practice and incorporates mindfulness, acceptance, and motivational elements as needed. Clients can expect an initial session that prioritizes rapport building and clear goals, followed by a therapeutic pace tailored to what feels most helpful.

Paige aims to be a calm, approachable presence who brings warmth, humor, and steady support to the therapeutic relationship.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Paige draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR as core ways to address symptoms and patterns. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to test and change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress-related problems. EMDR uses structured processing of distressing memories and sensations to reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods feel most aligned with their history, goals, and preferences, and adapts the mix of techniques over time as needs evolve. Clients are invited to set the pace and shape the work together with her guidance.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for people in different parts of Texas to access consistent care, maintain momentum between sessions, and choose the communication style that best supports their progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT issues, relationship and family problems, sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

What is Paige's general therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is collaborative and strengths-focused, combining techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, acceptance, and motivational methods to fit each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience and has spent significant time working in healthcare with geriatric patients and caregivers.

What credentials and location should clients know about?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Texas with license number TX LCSW 66833 and is based in Texas.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are therapy sessions available?

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

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English