Paula Soria , LMHC

Paula Soria is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 24 years of clinical experience in Washington. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Paula speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first step toward help feel manageable and clear.

Her work centers on respectful, sensitive listening. Sessions begin by understanding a person's immediate needs and what matters most to them. Paula then tailors conversations and plans so they fit each person's circumstances and goals.

Paula has supported people through grief, panic attacks, mood symptoms, and the everyday pressures of parenting. She also addresses body image, caregiver stress, eating and food-related issues, and immigration-related concerns. Her range includes family of origin issues, communication and control struggles, codependency, and jealousy.

With many years in practice, she brings steady guidance to people facing aging and geriatric concerns, dependent personality features, and multicultural challenges. Paula emphasizes practical steps as well as emotional understanding when people want to change patterns or manage symptoms.

She offers sessions in formats that fit modern life, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Paula encourages people to take a small first step - answer a short questionnaire and schedule a time to talk so she can learn what would help most.

How Paula Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach she uses involves skill-building for managing anxiety and panic - teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to reduce fear and distress. Another centers on coping with grief and depression by identifying helpful routines, addressing negative thoughts, and creating small goals to restore daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula will work with each person to learn their priorities, try methods that suit their goals, and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clearer. She frames therapy as a team effort where the client's needs shape the work.

Online formats make this flexible. Video calls let Paula and the client speak face-to-face when a deeper conversation is helpful. Phone sessions can fit a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief coping prompts, and ongoing momentum between longer sessions. These options help people access care around work, caregiving, or different schedules.