Paula Lawrence, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 16 years in practice

Paula Lawrence is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 16 years of experience.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180012544 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1154695047 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Paula

Paula Lawrence is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 16 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, intimacy-related problems, anger, and life transitions. Paula aims to make the first steps feel manageable and values the courage it takes to begin.

She creates a calm and nonjudgmental setting where clients can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions are straightforward and practical, with attention to immediate concerns and day-to-day coping.

Background and approach

Paula listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Her work often looks at how attachments and communication patterns shape current struggles. This can include exploring control issues, impulsivity, and difficulty managing emotions.

Paula also addresses money and career stress, midlife questions, and challenges linked to military service when they come up. Paula is familiar with mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. She supports people processing domestic violence, forgiveness work, and recovery from problematic behaviors.

Her approach is adaptable and focused on practical steps clients can use between sessions. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. She works with each person to set clear goals and to build skills that fit their daily life.

Paula encourages small, steady changes that add up over time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Paula lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Forgiveness
Impulsivity
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online

Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach is structured skill building to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This involves learning short exercises for breathing, grounding, and breaking worries into manageable steps, which can quickly be practiced between sessions.

She also emphasizes work on attachment and communication patterns to improve relationships and intimacy. That looks like reviewing how people respond in close moments and trying new, specific ways to speak or set boundaries. This approach helps when problems come from repeated interaction patterns rather than a single event.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paula discusses goals, preferences, and real-life constraints, then chooses techniques that suit the person. The process is collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls let therapists see facial cues and body language, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter updates, ongoing support, or when someone prefers written communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep momentum between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Paula commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, mood disorders, and OCD-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Paula keeps sessions practical and down-to-earth. She creates a nonjudgmental space and helps people develop skills they can use between sessions.

What background does she bring to sessions?

Paula has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. She draws on that experience to address both immediate problems and longer-term patterns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an IL LCPC, which means licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois. Her practice is located in Illinois.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This allows for different ways to connect depending on what fits the person best.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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