Profile / United States
Paula Rovik, LMHC
Washington
LMHC in Washington - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and skills work
About Paula
Paula Rovik is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in Washington with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Paula also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment wounds, body image, caregiver stress, and life-purpose questions.
Paula uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens to what matters most and works with clients to try different ways of thinking and behaving. Sessions often focus on improving communication, processing guilt and shame, and rebuilding connection after loss or isolation.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered work and skills-based strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That combination is used to notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and learn emotion-regulation skills. Paula also brings perspectives from Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are a concern.
She has supported people through divorce and separation, forgiveness work, financial stress, and parenting strains. Paula has experience working with veterans and armed forces issues and with multicultural concerns. She offers therapy that pays attention to a person’s values, including Christian faith preferences when that is important to the client.
Practical goals often guide sessions: clearer communication, reduced overwhelm, better sleep, or a plan for major life changes. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
How CBT and skills-based work fit into online sessions
Paula commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts, test alternative ways of thinking, and develop concrete behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress so clients can practice short exercises between sessions.She also draws on client-centered methods that focus on the person’s priorities and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Client-centered work clarifies what matters to the client, and DBT skills teach step-by-step ways to manage intense emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness.
Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Paula will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then recommend one or a mix of methods. This is a collaborative decision that can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people use shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow focus on skills practice, homework review, and role-play for communication work without requiring in-person attendance.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. Sessions often include skills practice and communication work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC, licensed in Washington, and practices with that credential.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost involve?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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