Paula Johnson, LMHC

Therapist in Massachusetts

Paula Johnson is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, and relationship struggles.

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License LMHC13399 · Massachusetts Expires December 2027
NPI 1396962759 · national registry
Experience and languages 15+ years in practice English, Spanish

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About Paula

Paula Johnson is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, and relationship struggles. She speaks English and Spanish and works with adults who want clearer communication, better self-esteem, or steadier mood. Paula focuses on practical ways to cope with life changes and strong emotions like anger.

Paula uses a mix of therapies to match each person's needs. She draws on the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and communication, and she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

Client-centered work keeps the process grounded in the client's own goals and values. Sessions include talking through recent problems, practicing new communication skills, and building daily coping tools. Paula pays attention to how upbringing, culture, and identity shape what people bring into therapy.

She aims for clear, usable steps rather than long explanations. Her background includes a Master of Arts and licensure as an LMHC, and she has worked in community and clinical settings over her career. That experience informs a practical approach that blends short-term strategies with deeper reflection when needed.

People often come for help with midlife shifts, questions about life purpose, or recurring mood concerns. Paula offers straightforward guidance to help clients make steady progress toward goals and feel more able to handle everyday stresses.

Credentials

LMHC (Massachusetts): License LMHC13399 · expires December 2027
NPI: 1396962759 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Paula names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Paula blends the Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that fit each client. The Gottman Method focuses on practical communication habits and patterns that can improve interactions and reduce conflict. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's goals, using listening and reflection to help them find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan if something is not working. That makes sessions feel more tailored and efficient over time.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls let the therapist observe interaction styles and teach communication skills in real time. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be a good option for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, homework check-ins, or ongoing practice between longer sessions. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy week while still allowing focused therapeutic work.

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Frequently asked

What issues does Paula help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like attachment and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Approach is practical and client-focused, using talking, skill practice, and goals set with the client to create change over time.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Paula has 15 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an MA and practices as an LMHC in Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish; international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Paula?

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