Therapist profile
Paula Alexander, LPC
New Jersey
LPC in New Jersey - Anxiety and Addictions
Continue with PaulaWhere Paula stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00632600
- NPI
- 1669845988
- Experience
- 26 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
About
- ACT
- CBT
- Client-centered
About Paula
Paula Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, and relationship concerns. Paula also supports people facing grief, sleep or eating struggles, attention issues, and career or parenting stresses.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is happening and decide on practical next steps. Sessions focus on noticing patterns of thought and behavior, trying small changes, and building skills that fit everyday life. Her work often addresses worry, panic, mood swings, and difficulties that follow traumatic events.
Paula combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that match a person's goals. That can mean learning new coping skills, practicing different responses to stress, or clearing space around recurring guilt and shame. She also addresses codependency and process or substance-related addictions when these issues come up.
Her style is direct and down-to-earth. Paula helps people set limits, manage impulses, and reduce the constant reactivity that drains energy. She also offers coaching-style support for career and life transitions when someone wants concrete planning and accountability.
Paula practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to talk about priorities and next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Paula draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take actions that match those values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, rumination, and recovering a sense of direction after loss.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that create distress and to teach concrete skills for managing panic, mood swings, or worry. CBT tends to focus on experiments and homework that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan based on what works. That means testing different tools and pacing work according to energy and life demands.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often tailor session length and frequency to match work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or the need for focused skill practice.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, plus related concerns such as grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people try new responses and build useful skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss priorities and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.