I am licensed in Texas with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
14 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues
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Very patient and understanding. Great therapist overall!
Written on Aug 20, 2026 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching
Paula Arizola has been an incredible therapist and a positive influence in my personal growth journey. She is compassionate, attentive, and creates a safe environment where I feel comfortable expressing my thoughts, challenges, and goals. Paula consistently encourages me to reflect on my experiences, practice self-care, and develop greater self-confidence and self-love.
One thing I appreciate most is how supportive she is of my journaling and goal-setting efforts. She takes the time to acknowledge my progress, offers thoughtful feedback, and helps me stay focused on becoming the best version of myself. Through our work together, I have become more optimistic about my future, more present in my daily life, and more confident in my ability to handle difficult situations.
Paula listens without judgment, provides meaningful guidance, and genuinely cares about her clients' well-being. Her encouragement has helped me process stress, setbacks, and personal challenges while continuing to move forward with hope and purpose. I highly recommend Paula to anyone seeking a therapist who is compassionate, supportive, and dedicated to helping others grow.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Written on Jul 21, 2026 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and career difficulties
The best in listening and giving the most unbiased and sincere advice
Written on May 17, 2026 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Amazing, great listener. Very supportive
Written on Apr 21, 2026 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Paula has changed my life for the better. I am forever grateful!
Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Paula is an incredible human and therapist! I’m so lucky to have found her and I look forward to her support and help to reframe my thinking each week.
Written on Aug 25, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Paula is very good at listening and understanding what your values are. I would recommend her to anyone who is struggling with family and partner issues.
Written on Jun 24, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is great at listening and giving me feedback and the tools to help myself
Written on Apr 27, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Paula is a great. She gives wonderful advice and suggestions on how to deal with my situation.
Written on Apr 22, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
Paula has been wonderful at giving me tools to cope with my crippling anxiety. I’m grateful for her expertise and her support.
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Paula literally saved my life. She was a listener and adapted so well to our discussion. I appreciate her honesty and dedication. Thank you!
Written on Mar 18, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
She’s super kind and very insightful! While talking to her I really don’t feel judged for my opinions or the things I struggle with. I find her really easy to be open with!
Written on Mar 18, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
So far my sessions with Paula Have been fantastic! She is great at listening to me and getting straight to the point with what my issues are with and provides fantastic analysis that allows me to better myself. She also provides Me with tons of great articles and literature to help better understand a lot of the emotions and feelings I have had and how to process them. I always look forward to our sessions together.
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Paula has made a great impact on my wellbeing and is a great person.
She will always have your support and respect on everything you’ve ever mentioned.
She had never let me down and I always felt safe after every conversation that was ever had.
Written on Jan 11, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching,
Paula is a great listener and makes me aware of what I am avoiding. She gives me a heartwarming feeling.
Written on Dec 13, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Paula is always on time. She listens to every detail without judgment. She is always very responsive when I have a question outside of a session. 10/10.
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Really like so far.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Paula listens very well and helps me build skills to approach my trauma effectively. I feel very supported by her guidance and grateful.
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
Paula has been an invaluable source of knowledge, validation and support. I feel emotionally/mentally stronger and better equipped to handle my anxiety and negative self-talk. Our sessions challenge my thinking in the best way and I have learned so much about myself and the way I interact with the world. I would whole heartedly recommend Paula to anyone needing mental health support.
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is always there listening and helping me find ways to understand my feelings and figure out ways of getting through them. Without feeling guilty and without pressure.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Paula is amazing!
Shes great with hearing me and responding. Also with helping me get through and understanding whatever situations I go through! Thank you for all you do Paula!
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Everything has been great so far! She really listens and is helping me get my mental health under control!
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
Fantastic, informative, and very analytical and comforting
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I had very productive and helpful sessions with Paula. Thank you verry much for working with me.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
If you seek someone capable of accurately reflecting your thoughts, enabling you to gain insight into the inner workings of your mind, or maybe even looking beyond the trauma that has confined you into an invisible box, then Ms. Paula is an ideal choice. She exhibits qualities of kindness and patience and possesses adept communication skills to guide you through necessary conversations.
Written on Feb 09, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very kind, patient and thorough providing useful tools and information to better help understand my own brain and thought patterns in order to identify and work on patterns that keep you stuck. She offers an in depth holistic view of what is occurring inside of the brain in connection with thoughts and emotions. Excellent care.
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Paula helped me during a very high anxiety time where I couldn’t focus and control my feels. She helped me realize I need to work through the uncomfortable feelings and wait for them to pass and stay present. The tools she taught me along with the articles, exercises and visual aids are something I use daily.
Written on Dec 03, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She’s kind, considerate and definitely nonjudgmental
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ms. Arizola is amazing at what she does. You can tell the love she has for her patients. Each session I feel myself becoming more courageous and it’s all thanks to her. She’s a Godsent.
Written on Aug 31, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
10 minutes into my first session I felt Paula listened, respected me and understood me. Highly recommend Paula.
Written on Jul 10, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Paula is a wonderful therapist. She is great at listening and providing coping skills. Very experienced and able to set up action plans as well as studying assignments/improvement plans.
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really like her. She gives me good advice and she listens but she also has a firm hand guiding me into the proper direction I should be going for my own self healing.
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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