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Paola Pawlicki, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Paola
Paola Pawlicki is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical, present-day concerns.
Paola uses clear, problem-focused methods. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to support change. Conversations aim to be direct and constructive.
In sessions she prioritizes a dependable working relationship. That means checking what’s not working, setting small goals, and trying new ways of responding. She watches for patterns such as codependency, avoidant or dependent personality traits, control issues, or impulsivity that keep problems repeating.
Paola also helps with specific life stresses. These include substance use and recovery concerns, eating and food-related issues, family problems, fertility-related stress, isolation or loneliness, jealousy, and questions about life purpose. Communication problems and attachment issues are common topics in her work.
Her approach emphasizes growing self-awareness and stronger coping skills. Clients practice new behaviors between sessions and review what helped. Paola asks practical questions and focuses on steps people can try right away.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Paola commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thought and behavior that increase anxiety or fuel addictive actions. CBT sessions tend to focus on specific problems, short-term goals, and homework tasks to test new responses. She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and reflection, helping people clarify values and goals. Mindfulness therapy is used to build awareness of present-moment experience and to reduce reactivity to difficult feelings. Together these approaches are practical and action oriented. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Paola collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. That usually means trying a few strategies, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time. Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their usual environment and bring real-life situations into the conversation for coaching and problem solving.Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties, along with related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, and communication problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test alternative ways of thinking and acting. Sessions include practical exercises and reviewing what changes worked.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on the listed concerns and clinical approaches.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a Florida LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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