Paula Lawrence, LCPC

Paula Lawrence is a licensed clinician practicing in Illinois with 16 years of professional experience. She holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and brings longstanding experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, substance and behavioral addictions, intimacy-related concerns, and anger. Her practice also supports clients navigating significant life changes.

Paula emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She works collaboratively with each person to identify practical coping strategies and to address underlying patterns that affect relationships, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Paula recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and she affirms clients for taking that first step. Her approach is focused on helping individuals build skills to manage current challenges and move toward clearer goals and improved daily functioning.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and improve daily functioning. These methods help clients learn practical skills for managing worry, stress, and mood shifts.

She also employs skills-based strategies aimed at coping with addiction and managing impulses. This work emphasizes developing alternative coping responses, building relapse prevention skills, and addressing triggers that influence behavior and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paula works collaboratively with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt methods over time to ensure the approach remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care. Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different comfort levels and life demands. These options allow consistent access to a licensed professional while accommodating work, family, and other responsibilities.