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Paula Fowler, LCSW
Tennessee
LCSW - Stress and anxiety focus
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused
About Paula
Paula Fowler is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem and depression. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career change, and compassion fatigue.
Paula uses straightforward, goal-focused methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Sessions typically center on spotting unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing different responses, and building small practical skills that fit daily life. She talks through problems and suggests concrete steps to try between sessions.
Her background includes work in medical and caregiving environments where practical decision-making and end-of-life concerns were common. That experience informs how she approaches medical, caregiving, and bereavement-related issues. Paula also supports people managing ADHD-related challenges and caregiving stress.
In a typical session she helps people name a specific problem, set a short-term goal, and try one or two strategies to address it. She uses brief, collaborative conversations to move toward solutions rather than lengthy exploration alone. Progress is measured in observable changes and new coping routines.
Paula conducts sessions in English and works within Tennessee practice rules. People considering therapy are encouraged to review session options and scheduling before booking so they know how they will meet.
How Paula applies CBT and focused methods online
Paula uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and routines. CBT sessions focus on identifying a specific problem, trying a small behavioral experiment, and reviewing what changed. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns.She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. That method uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify goals and increase commitment to a chosen plan. Solution-Focused Therapy is part of her toolbox for people who want short-term, action-oriented work that emphasizes small, concrete steps toward a preferred future.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Paula will work with each person to decide which approach best matches their goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust strategies as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people practice new skills in everyday settings and bring real-life examples to sessions to review what worked.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting problems, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, and trauma and abuse.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and goal-focused, using short practical tasks and conversation to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of experience and prior work in medical and caregiving settings relevant to end-of-life and hospice concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in Tennessee and practices according to Tennessee regulations.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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