- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Paula
Paula Fowler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee with six years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, grief, relationship strain, and family of origin issues. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use right away rather than long explanations about theory.
Before moving into her current practice she has experience across healthcare and community settings. That background informs how she approaches end-of-life conversations, caregiver stress, and medical decision making. Paula also brings experience with ADHD, chronic illness, and the emotional fallout of major life changes.
Her style is interactive and goal-focused. She uses clear, problem-solving conversations to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Paula blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions focused and actionable.
People who prefer direct feedback and concrete tools tend to find this approach useful. Early sessions often map current patterns linked to family of origin issues and set small experiments to test new ways of relating and coping.
Paula supports work on stress, anger, career shifts, compassion fatigue, and caregiving challenges. She also helps with forgiveness, guilt and shame, and coping with illness or end-of-life concerns. If someone wants clear next steps and regular check-ins, Paula structures sessions to track progress and adjust plans as needed.
How Paula Uses CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Work Online
Paula uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is practical and suits anxiety, depression, and stress where testing beliefs and behaviors matters. She applies Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck about change. This approach focuses on clarifying what matters to the person and drawing out their own reasons to move forward. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term goals and identify steps that lead toward them. It emphasizes what is already working and builds on small successes, which can help with parenting, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily realities and then choose or combine approaches in collaboration with the client. Confirm the session formats before booking, as session delivery options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Different formats also help when a shorter conversation is better than a longer appointment, or when less bandwidth is required for the connection.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship issues, and family of origin issues among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and goal-focused, using clear conversation and practical steps to change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with a range of problems including ADHD and caregiver stress.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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