Therapist profile
Paula Soria, LMHC
LMHC in Washington - Stress and parenting focus
Continue with PaulaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Grief and loss
About Paula
Paula Soria is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 24 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Paula communicates in English and Spanish and brings long-term clinical experience to conversations about everyday family pressures.
Paula focuses on practical, down-to-earth work. She talks through what is happening now and looks at habits that keep problems going. Sessions cover how to manage anxiety and depressive symptoms, ways to cope with grief, and strategies for handling the demands of parenting and caregiver stress.
She also addresses deeper patterns that affect family life, such as family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and control issues. Paula will discuss immigration-related stress, body image concerns, and eating and food-related issues when they come up in a client's story. Her approach aims to be respectful and sensitive to cultural background and multicultural concerns.
Paula describes adapting conversations and treatment planning to each person’s circumstances. That can mean setting short-term goals, practicing specific skills between sessions, or reviewing what works and what needs changing. People working with aging family members or facing geriatric care issues can expect practical problem-solving as part of sessions.
She invites clients to take the initial step and complete a short matching process to schedule a first session. The work tends to be collaborative and focused on manageable steps that fit into everyday life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns that come up in day-to-day family life. One common approach focuses on practical skills for anxiety and mood management, teaching breathing and behavioral strategies to reduce panic and improve daily functioning. Another approach examines interaction patterns and family of origin issues to help people change communication habits and reduce recurring conflict.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Paula will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that match those goals. Over early sessions she and the client will check what helps, adjust techniques, and set doable steps to practice between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to keep continuity of care while balancing work, caregiving, or other household demands.
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Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to parenting?
She helps people talk through parenting stress and caregiver strain, and addresses issues that affect household relationships.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and respectful, focusing on clear conversation, skill practice, and making a plan that fits daily life.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, and family-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices with that credential in the state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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