Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Isabella Paola, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW24101
- NPI
- 1497565303
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Isabella supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- stress and anxiety
- substance abuse
- self esteem
About Isabella
Isabella Paola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Her approach aims to be practical and direct, focusing on what clients say is most urgent.
Paola draws on a range of evidence-based techniques rather than a single method. She adapts sessions to the person in front of her and checks in regularly to see if the work is helping. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on steps people can try between sessions.
She has substantial experience with substance abuse and supporting people whose lives have been affected by a loved one's substance problems. That background informs how she plans treatment when addictions are part of the picture.
Sessions address both immediate coping skills and longer-term behavior change. Paola helps clients break problems into manageable pieces, practice new responses, and build routines that support better days.
People who reach out can expect plain language and a focus on functioning - for example managing stress at work, rebuilding confidence after setbacks, or navigating a major life transition. She collaborates with clients on practical plans and adjusts them as needs change.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide remote sessions
Isabella works from a practical, evidence-based perspective. One common approach she uses focuses on building coping skills - teaching concrete techniques for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and activity planning. These techniques help when emotions become overwhelming and when daily functioning needs support.She also uses behavioral strategies aimed at changing patterns that maintain depression or addictive behavior. That can mean setting small achievable goals, tracking progress, and adjusting routines to reduce triggers and increase rewarding activity. These methods are useful for people who want step-by-step changes and measurable progress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She listens to each person's goals, tries reasonable strategies, and adjusts plans if something is not helpful. The process is collaborative and focused on practical outcomes the client values.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm which formats are offered before booking. In general, online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. Phone or video can also help when someone prefers a lower-tech option or has limited bandwidth. These practical benefits can help therapy fit everyday life without changing its clinical purpose.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person. Sessions are practical and focused on what helps day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with people in clinical settings, including work related to substance abuse.
What credential and license does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and 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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