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Paula Corano, LMFT

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Portuguese
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About Paula

Paula Corano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 83322) practicing in California with 15 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She trained in clinical psychology and brings a strength-based, holistic orientation to her work, helping clients identify goals and shift unhelpful thinking while offering clear empathy and practical feedback. Paula emphasizes culturally informed care and continually expands her understanding of diverse backgrounds.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues, career and self-esteem struggles, and ADHD among other focuses. She integrates attachment-focused ideas with client-centered support and cognitive-behavioral strategies to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

Paula’s style balances warmth with goal-directed work, guided by what matters most to the individual or family seeking change. Clients who value a collaborative therapist who combines practical tools with emotional support may find her approach well suited to managing life transitions, coping difficulties, and relational patterns.

She offers services in English and Portuguese and practices from a perspective that honors each client’s experience while working toward clearer coping and stronger connections.

Approach-informed online therapy that fits your needs



Paula draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy to structure online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns shaped by early bonds and helps people shift how they connect with partners and family members, which can be useful for intimacy and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with clients to determine what methods best match their goals, preferences, and circumstances. Together they weigh options, try strategies, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and effective for the person or family.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for those juggling work, caregiving, or mobility limits. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent appointments and to access support from home or another convenient location while pursuing the specific therapeutic goals discussed in early sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Paula address?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and related areas such as communication problems and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is both empathetic and goal-oriented, combining practical feedback with a strength-based, holistic stance that encourages clients to set goals and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
What is her professional background and experience?
Paula has 15 years of clinical experience and a master’s level education in clinical psychology; she has focused her practice on supporting individuals, couples, children, and families through a variety of life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT with license number CA LMFT 83322 and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Portuguese

What Paula can help with

Paula Corano works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, depression, and coping with life changes.

Paula works with individuals, children, couples, and families experiencing functional impairment.

How Paula approaches therapy

Paula's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Paula is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 15 years of clinical experience.