Paula Rainey, LPC

Paula Rainey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 25 years of professional experience. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her practice also addresses depression, anger, career concerns, and related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, communication difficulties, and post-traumatic stress.

Paula emphasizes a strengths-based view, holding that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses resources that can support change. She recognizes that seeking help requires courage and that taking the first steps toward a more fulfilling life is significant. In her role as a counselor she aims to support and empower clients through that journey, helping them build resilience and practical coping skills while honoring their goals and values.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Paula Rainey

Paula integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and security in relationships to help clients understand how early bonds affect current feelings and interactions; it can be useful for clients working through attachment issues, abandonment concerns, or relationship struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic and to build practical coping strategies. Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and emotions, supporting stress reduction and improved emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods align with a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or location are barriers, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each client.