Paula Arizola

Compassionate counselor focused on practical growth

LPC Texas

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Paula

Paula Arizola is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience, she centers her work on clients' strengths and helps them build practical skills to address emotional pain and everyday challenges. Paula emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's knowledge of their own life while offering professional guidance to create meaningful change.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance-based and attachment-informed methods, tailoring strategies to meet individual needs. Paula aims to make the process of seeking help approachable, acknowledging the courage it takes to begin therapy and providing steady support as clients work toward greater resilience and wellbeing.

She practices in Texas and provides services in English.

Evidence-Informed Methods for Online Care

Paula uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and try practical behavior changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of her approach, helping people clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and practice mindful acceptance of difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her understanding of relational patterns and early bonds, which can be useful when addressing trust, intimacy, or communication concerns.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Paula works with each client to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, letting clients connect in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life, supporting steady progress from wherever the client is located in Texas.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paula commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as attachment problems, body image, and codependency.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, encouraging clients to use their own knowledge while learning skills and strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional work experience supporting a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Paula holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas; her license is TX LPC 60705.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

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

What session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Eating and food-related issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English