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Pauleena Akers, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Pauleena

Pauleena Akers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, and ADHD among other life challenges.

Background and approach

With a warm, goal-oriented style she works to clarify thoughts, offer alternative perspectives, and encourage deeper self-exploration so clients can move toward meaningful change. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2014, began as a substance abuse counselor in 2015, and completed a Master of Social Work at Valdosta State University in 2018.

Pauleena obtained professional licensure in Georgia in 2022 and brings six years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, including work with at-risk newborns, geriatric clients, and adults. Her practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-informed methods to address issues like sleep problems, career stress, compassion fatigue, body image, postpartum mood concerns, and life purpose.

Pauleena emphasizes that therapy is not one-size-fits-all and invites clients who may have had disappointing experiences before to explore forgiveness, self-acceptance, anger management, and resilience-building. Outside of practice she enjoys travel, reading, outdoor activities, and family time with her spouse and two children.

Approach-driven online care that fits your life

Client-centered therapy puts the client's goals and experiences at the forefront, creating space for people to steer the work while the therapist listens, reflects, and supports growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance strategies that can help with stress, rumination, sleep issues, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Pauleena treats that choice as collaborative. She will work with each client to explore which methods feel most useful based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques as goals evolve and progress becomes clearer.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine or access care from home in Georgia. These formats allow for ongoing skill practice, regular check-ins, and conversation-based work without commuting, while still enabling a licensed professional to guide treatment and tailor interventions to each person's needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Pauleena commonly address?
She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, sleep difficulties, career strain, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her approach draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor strategies to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Pauleena has six years of experience providing social services and clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia with licence number GA LCSW CSW008162.
What languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsEmptinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English