LPC
Paula Alexander, LPC
- Experience26 years
- LocationNew Jersey
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Paula
Paula Alexander is an LPC who emphasizes collaborative, evidence-informed care grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered approaches, and cognitive behavioral techniques.
Background and approach
She draws on 26 years of clinical experience in New Jersey to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and a range of addictive and compulsive behaviors. Her practice focuses on practical strategies and values-based goals so clients can make meaningful changes in day-to-day life.
Her work addresses trauma and abuse, anger, grief, intimacy and relationship concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and challenges tied to career and parenting. Paula also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue, and she offers help for more specific problems such as codependency, process addictions, impulsivity, panic, and phobias.
She creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients’ thoughts and feelings are explored and where concrete skills are taught to support coping and growth. Paula guides clients to identify values, build coping skills, and experiment with new behaviors tailored to their goals.
Sessions are available through multiple online formats, and she works with each person to shape a realistic plan that fits their circumstances and preferences.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to behaviors that reflect what matters most. This approach can help people manage anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with living a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical tools for coping, problem solving, and reducing symptoms such as panic, phobias, or low mood.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques from ACT, client-centered therapy, and CBT to fit each person. This collaborative planning helps ensure the focus of sessions aligns with the client’s priorities and evolves as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without travel, and they allow for continued care when life circumstances change. Paula uses these methods to maintain momentum between sessions and adapt treatment to what works best for each client.
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Experience
26+ years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English
What Paula can help with
Paula Alexander works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coaching.
Paula works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger management.
How Paula approaches therapy
Paula's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Experience and training
Paula is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in New Jersey.