Paula D’Amore, LCSW

Paula D’Amore is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida and Tennessee who welcomes people ready to make meaningful changes in their lives. She works with individuals on self-care, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, grief and loss, and parenting concerns. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she brings a professional, compassionate approach while keeping the work practical and relatable.

Her therapy style is warm, interactive, and straightforward, with sessions and treatment plans tailored to each person’s unique needs. She keeps a deliberately small caseload to ensure focused time with clients and encourages a mindset of testing what helps, keeping what works, and letting go of the rest. Self-awareness and mindfulness are presented as essential tools for noticing habitual reactions and choosing different responses.

Paula emphasizes that the most important relationship is the one a person has with themselves; caring for mental and emotional well-being is as vital as tending to physical health. She frames therapy as an investment that can yield long-term benefits and reminds clients to practice kindness toward themselves and to use each day as a fresh start. Paula generally checks messages a few times per day Monday through Friday and responds as promptly as possible while balancing other professional responsibilities.

Approaches and flexibility for online therapeutic work

Paula often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce stress and improve mood - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. DBT teaches practical skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness - it can be helpful when strong emotions or relationship challenges feel overwhelming. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation, supporting self-care, stress reduction, and clearer responses to difficult situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paula collaborates with each person to determine what fits best. She works with clients to set goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what is most useful for their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with Paula is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, manage appointments around work or family commitments, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each individual.