Paula Corano, LMFT

Paula Corano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT - License CA LMFT 83322) practicing in California. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and is certified to provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) through the University of California, Davis. With 15 years of clinical experience, she focuses on strength-based, holistic care for individuals, children, couples, and families who are facing functional challenges.

Her work blends empathy with practical feedback and goal-oriented strategies, helping clients define clear objectives and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Paula draws on evidence-based methods to address a wide range of concerns, including behavioral and emotional problems in children, stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and loss, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Her PCIT certification supports specialized work with children and caregivers to improve interactions and reduce behavioral difficulties.

Paula values cultural awareness and respects diverse backgrounds, integrating that perspective into treatment. Her therapeutic style centers on what matters most to each client, honoring perseverance while offering tools for meaningful change. She welcomes the opportunity to support people and families as they pursue greater well-being and personal fulfillment.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care

Paula Corano integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and security in relationships to address issues like intimacy, abandonment, and family attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore their own values and goals while receiving validation and support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills to manage anxiety, mood challenges, and everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paula works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions over time as goals evolve.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, all while working with a licensed therapist who adapts methods to each client’s situation.