- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Communication focus
About Paula
Paula Rovik is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 18 years of experience. She works with common problems such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Paula helps people who are facing life changes, caregiver strain, and difficulties that make daily life harder.
Her approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with client-centered methods and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on naming emotions, understanding patterns, and developing practical skills to manage thoughts and behavior. Paula also draws on dialectical behavior ideas and elements of the Gottman method when useful for communication concerns.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is happening and why it matters. Paula addresses attachment and abandonment wounds, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and problems with isolation or loneliness. She also works with body image, control issues, and money or financial stress as they affect mental health.
Paula has experience with multicultural concerns, pregnancy and childbirth stresses, and caregiver issues. She has worked with people across the lifespan and with those connected to military life. Language of service is English and practice is based in Washington.
To begin, prospective clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Paula notes that sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Paula uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name emotions that drive difficult patterns, particularly around attachment and closeness. EFT focuses on feelings and the interaction patterns they create, which can help when relationships or internal reactions feel stuck.She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client feels understood and can explore concerns at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another tool she applies to break down unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use in sessions. That choice can change as needs evolve, and she frames it as a collaborative process.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help keep continuity through life changes while they try different therapeutic tools.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns like attachment, abandonment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered work and practical CBT and DBT skills to name emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with a wide range of symptoms and life challenges across the lifespan.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Washington LMHC and practices in the state of Washington.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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