- Strength-based approach
- Goal oriented
- Speaks Portuguese
About Paula
Paula Corano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience practicing in California. She completed a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University and holds the LMFT credential. Paula approaches therapy with respect and straightforward support, helping people set goals and change unhelpful thinking patterns while offering practical feedback. She offers services in English and Portuguese.
Paula uses a strength-based, holistic approach to problem solving. She helps clients break down problems into manageable steps and works with them to set realistic goals. Her style blends empathy with clear direction so conversations stay focused and useful.
She has experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Additional areas she supports include codependency, attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also has work related to ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Paula has specialized experience treating children with behavioral and emotional problems through Parent-Child Interaction Therapy as certified by the University of California, Davis. She also brings years of clinical practice helping adults and couples navigate relationship and family challenges.
Paula values cross-cultural understanding and respects diverse backgrounds. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Paula's approaches guide online work
Paula draws from attachment-based work that looks at how early connection patterns shape current relationships; this approach can help people understand repeating patterns in partnerships and family life. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-centered work is another part of her practice, offering a respectful space where the client's goals lead the direction of sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Paula will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is made so sessions remain practical and focused on what matters most to the client.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday break, or let someone join without needing to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment-based, CBT, and client-centered methods to work well over distance while keeping sessions focused on concrete goals and real-life changes.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paula commonly help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is empathetic and goal-oriented. She blends practical feedback with helping clients set clear, achievable goals.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session formats arranged?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
What does therapy cost and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.