Paula Patterson, LCSW

Paula has been very understanding and caring. I'm an introvert and this was also my first time doing therapy, so I wasn't sure how it would go. But she made it easy for me to open up. She's helping me work on myself and giving me the tools I need to help me make the change.

Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem

Excellent therapist. Very insightful and helpful in recognizing my strengths and suggesting ways to utilize them to influence better outcomes for myself. 10/10. Highly recommend!

Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Overall Paula has kept her role very professional.

Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue

Paula is very professional and supportive. She is a great listener.

Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Paula is a wonderful counsellor who has helped me to put much of my life in to perspective. My anxiety is much alleviated and with talking and the exercises given to me my Paula, I feel better able to handle my life and the curve balls that come my way. Thank you Paula!

Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Paula has helped me to get through some tough times. She is knowledgeable, down to earth and a great listener. I know that I am in good hands when I talk to her. I would recommend her to my friends and family.

Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Paula is kind, knowledgeable and patient.

Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue

Paula has been awesome, she understands everything I have said, given me so much help with worksheets and advise! She has been a great help so far!

Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Paula quickly assess overall background quickly.
Her questions for clarification were spot on.
Paula immediately provided helpful and applicable tools/skills and info on setting healthy boundaries.

Written on Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Paula is a great listener and has helped me understand a lot of things about myself. She gives me the space to digest issues and sends me useful worksheets to work through certain "problems" I might have.

Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Great therapist.

Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Paula’s approach is gentle and encompassing (she sees all of who I am and I felt validated instead of judged for it), as well as firm and kind (she is talented in seeing and calling me on my own BS, in a simultaneously tactful + encouraging way). I have made immense strides in my healing and growth through our sessions, and I am coming out of them feeling surer of myself and inspired to continue pursuing my life goals. My sincerest gratitude to Paula for her work with me, it has truly changed my life.

Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She’s amazing

Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, adhd, and lgbt

I am very happy in working with Paula. She is very attentive and caring. She listens well and helps me to think things through in a more calmly manner.

Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Paula has been truly incredible for my mental health goals. From the very first session, she made herself a source of support to me during a very difficult time. She has been reliably nonjudgmental, patient, and kind. Paula’s style as a therapist fosters a dynamic of safety in the therapeutic relationship. I am deeply grateful to have access to therapy with her through BetterHelp.

Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Paula uses interactive work to make sure I am deeply engaging with my strength and addressing my concerns. She has an empathetic and systematic approach to therapy! Thankyou Paula!

Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties

I'm looking forward to my sessions with Paula. I find it comforting to know that I can talk out my thoughts with someone that is non-judgmental and is easy to talk to. For all those who has done therapy before, therapy can be mentally draining but with Paula I always feel relieved after our sessions and I'm so appreciated of that feeling.

Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Paula is a dynamic and empathetic listner. She has given me comfort when I feel assailed. I'm new to this but am extremely hopeful that I will get the help I need

Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Great person. She listens and shows that she cares for her clients and goes out of her way to ensure they are doing ok in between sessions. Would highly recommend to anyone

Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management