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Paola Tarragona, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Depression Coping with life changes Coaching
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

It is normal to think: “Do I really need help? Will I just be misunderstood and be told what to do?” When we are feeling at our worst, it is hard to imagine that people won’t run away if we lay our problems down on them. It doesn’t have to be like this forever. Feeling energized, in control and on top of your life is possible with the right support. Therapy is a journey of self discovery where you become more aware of the influences that shaped you, and how you can make better choices to live a more connected life.
I believe through a holistic , integrative and eclectic counseling approach, individuals can achieve a healthy balance in life. I use different techniques that nurture self awareness, empowerment, personal growth and emotional healing. EMDR, CBT, Solution focused therapy, mindfulness and others are some of the theories I used to meet your needs.
I am excited to get to know you, understand your individual goals, and help you not only achieve but maintain them. Congratulations on beginning the journey to becoming a better you. If you are ready to take the first step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I earned my Master's degree from Springfield College, and my Bachelor of Psychology from Florida State University. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children with different backgrounds, ethnicities and religious. I also have experience working with couples and families over the years.

Certifications:
Motivational Interviewing Certification
Advocate Core/ Domestic Violence Abuse training Certification
Nurturing Parenting Program Certification
Wellness Recovery Action Plan certified.
Adoption Competent certified
Human trafficking certification
Effective communication certification
Verbal De escalation certification
Co- Occurring Disorders Certification
Cultural Sensitivity Training certification
Trauma Informed Care Certification

Professional experience

7yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Depression Coping with life changes Coaching

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

FL LMHC MH15584

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Paola Tarragona. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Paola has been the best therapist I have had, she and I clicked right away and I'm so happy to continue as her client. She's incredibly knowledgeable and understanding, I would highly recommend her.

Written on Feb 03, 2022 after therapy with Paola for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Hears you out and does not rush on the sessions. I’m happy that she’s able to find me relevant resources such as worksheets. Genuinely wants you to succeed and be able to cope with adversities.

Written on May 22, 2020 after therapy with Paola for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd

I have been pleased with my counselor and have seen positive results.

Written on Apr 30, 2020 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management

Paola has been very helpful and is very sweet.

Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Paola has understood my concerns from the beginning and the tools she has given me are being very helpful. The two live sessions we've had have helped me a lot to reduce my anxiety.

Written on Apr 04, 2020 after therapy with Paola for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders

She always listens to my concerns and provides solutions to it :)

Written on Mar 27, 2020 after therapy with Paola for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd