- CBT and DBT informed
- Mindfulness practices
- Career and coping support
About Paula
Paula D’Amore is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She works with clients on grief, anger, career concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is down-to-earth and focused on practical steps people can use right away.
Paula keeps the therapy space warm and interactive. She tailors each session to the person in front of her and encourages trying different strategies to see what fits. She believes self-awareness and mindfulness are key to noticing how you react to situations and making different choices.
She prefers a small caseload so she can give attention to each person’s goals. Sessions include hands-on skills practice, reflective conversation, and straightforward planning for daily life. The emphasis is on building habits that support long-term wellbeing rather than quick fixes.
Paula draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people change thinking patterns, manage emotions, and stay motivated. She invites clients to keep what works and leave what doesn’t, making therapy a collaborative process.
She is licensed in Tennessee and Florida as an LCSW. Messages are typically checked a few times a day Monday through Friday, and she aims to respond promptly while balancing other responsibilities.
Paula’s style centers on kindness and steady progress. She encourages small, consistent steps and reminds clients that investing time in emotional health can pay off for years to come.
Paula keeps the therapy space warm and interactive. She tailors each session to the person in front of her and encourages trying different strategies to see what fits. She believes self-awareness and mindfulness are key to noticing how you react to situations and making different choices.
She prefers a small caseload so she can give attention to each person’s goals. Sessions include hands-on skills practice, reflective conversation, and straightforward planning for daily life. The emphasis is on building habits that support long-term wellbeing rather than quick fixes.
Paula draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people change thinking patterns, manage emotions, and stay motivated. She invites clients to keep what works and leave what doesn’t, making therapy a collaborative process.
She is licensed in Tennessee and Florida as an LCSW. Messages are typically checked a few times a day Monday through Friday, and she aims to respond promptly while balancing other responsibilities.
Paula’s style centers on kindness and steady progress. She encourages small, consistent steps and reminds clients that investing time in emotional health can pay off for years to come.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida, Tennessee
Languages
English
How Paula’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Paula uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build simple habits that reduce stress. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which suits goals like managing anxiety or improving workplace focus. Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing thoughts and feelings calmly, helping with emotional regulation and coping with grief or burnout.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress is made. Clients are encouraged to try strategies and keep what helps them most.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Many people find that virtual sessions help maintain momentum between in-person commitments and support steady progress toward career and life goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paula help with?
Paula works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, grief, anger, ADHD, compassion fatigue, career questions, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and practical. She focuses on skills, reflection, and actionable steps people can use day to day.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of experience in clinical practice supporting a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials in Tennessee and Florida and practices from Tennessee as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.