Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Paula Garrard, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C005877
- NPI
- 1679809156
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Paula 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
- Depression and grief
- LGBT support
About Paula
Paula Garrard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the strain of major life changes. She also offers support for LGBT concerns. Paula writes simply and directly with people who need practical help for everyday problems.
In sessions she listens for what feels most urgent. She uses straightforward strategies to reduce symptoms and to build coping skills. Conversations focus on concrete steps you can try between sessions. Clients leave with tools to handle difficult moments and to organize the next small changes.
Paula draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person in front of her. She favors short, actionable goals alongside conversations about meaning and loss. When grief is present she balances practical problem solving with space to talk about what was lost.
Her approach is collaborative. Paula explains options and checks in about what is helpful. She helps identify priorities and keeps treatment aimed at realistic, everyday improvements rather than abstract ideals.
Paula works in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking. She uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How Paula Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on measurable change. One approach emphasizes behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and depression through small, regular activities and changes to daily routines. This method helps when symptoms interfere with work, sleep, or basic tasks.Another common approach she uses centers on grief work and loss processing. It combines practical planning for day-to-day needs with conversations about the emotional impact of loss, helping people manage both tasks and feelings that follow bereavement or life transitions.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. Paula works collaboratively to identify which techniques fit a client's goals and preferences. She reviews options, tries methods, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most in real life.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during short breaks. Some formats use less bandwidth or are suited to shorter updates, while others support longer therapy conversations. Ask about session options when you schedule so arrangements match your routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, coping with life changes, and LGBT concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach focused on clear goals and coping skills. Sessions emphasize concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 20 years of experience in clinical social work supporting people through emotional and life changes.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers