Hi there! I am so very glad you have decided to view my page.
Paula Sophia Schonauer, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Oklahoma. I earned my Master of Social Work degree at the University of Oklahoma in 2017 with a focus on direct practice, which addresses individuals, groups, and families. Since then, I have worked in a community setting where I have experience with people struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, domestic abuse, trauma issues, substance use, and people with chronic and severe mental health diagnoses. I have also worked with LGBTQ+ people.
I believe the development of a therapeutic relationship is central to the success of treatment, and I bring an open mind, a nonjudgmental attitude, and an unconditional positive regard to client/clinician interactions. I have a warm, interactive style of counseling, and I refrain from using stigmatizing labels. I use a strengths based approach that emphasizes trauma-informed and value-centered care. I offer respect, sensitivity, and compassion to all who seek my counsel.
As the saying goes, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step." Since you are looking at my page, you have taken that crucial first step. I look forward to participating in your journey toward a more fulfilling life.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OK LCSW 7516
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She is excellent I feel comfortable opening up to her which is not something that I easily do. Just from one conversation I started feeling so much better.
Written on Apr 07, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Paula has been amazing from day one. I felt at ease speaking to her straight away.
Over time Paula has really understood me, my environment and helped me overcome some of the toughest times I have faced. Paula has bought reasoning and understanding into my problems; helping me to overcome them and be at peace.
I have a lot of respect for Paula and would recommend her support to anyone without doubt. Despite the distance I have not felt any limitations to Paula's support. I just wish I could give her a huge hug to say thank you for everything.
Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I’ve only had one session with Paula Schonauer but she was very attentive to my needs. She listened and educated me on my own mental health behaviors. She offers up tools that would help me be better. I feel safe when talking about my issues with her.
Written on Oct 01, 2020 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes