Paula Soria, LMHC

Paula Soria is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 24 years of professional experience. She has supported people coping with stress and anxiety and has extensive experience helping clients navigate grief, loss, and trauma. Her work also addresses parenting challenges, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and the management of depression and anxiety symptoms.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she tailors conversation and treatment plans to the individual needs of each client. Paula emphasizes practical, evidence-informed work that responds to a client’s present concerns while honoring their personal history and goals.

Recognizing that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, she offers steady support through that process. Paula aims to collaborate with clients to set realistic goals, build useful skills, and foster greater well-being over time.

Evidence-Informed Methods and Online Care

Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and supportive processing. One common emphasis is skills-based work for stress and anxiety - this involves identifying unhelpful patterns and learning concrete strategies to manage symptoms and daily challenges. Another area of focus is grief and loss support - this work helps individuals process change, adapt to new realities, and find ways to rebuild meaning after loss.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Paula collaborates with each client to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.