Profile / United States
Paula Corano, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- Parent-child work
About Paula
Paula Corano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Paula speaks English and Portuguese and draws on several therapy methods to help clients notice and change unhelpful patterns.
She trained with a master's degree in clinical psychology and has experience using Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for children with behavioral and emotional problems. Paula focuses on clear goals and on identifying thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Sessions tend to include practical feedback, skill practice, and attention to how relationships affect emotional life.
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral ideas with attachment-based and client-centered methods. That means she pays attention to thoughts and behaviors, and also to how relationships and feelings shape responses. Mindfulness and emotionally-focused techniques are also part of her toolbox when they fit the issue.
Paula aims to help people reduce symptoms and build coping skills through structured work and discussion. She also supports parents who want help with child behavior and parent-child interaction strategies. Her work emphasizes culturally aware care and respect for different backgrounds.
For someone wanting direct, practical work, Paula offers a mix of short-term skills practice and longer work on relationship patterns. To start, prospective clients follow the site's intake steps to match and schedule an initial session.
How Paula uses evidence-informed approaches in remote care
Paula combines cognitive behavioral ideas with attachment-focused work and a client-centered stance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying small experiments to change them; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationship patterns and early bonds influence current reactions and helps people notice and change those patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection to clarify priorities and goals and to build motivation for change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That plan can shift over time as progress and needs become clearer.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Generally, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people choose a quieter time of day. Ask about language options, scheduling, and how sessions are structured during the intake so practical arrangements match everyday needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, parenting, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice new responses. Sessions include practical exercises and homework when helpful.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience and holds a master's degree in clinical psychology along with clinical work focused on families and children.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking by using the site intake; the profile does not list specific session formats so check the online options first.
How is cost handled and what is the first step?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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