Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149027586
- NPI
- 1356153829
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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 management
- Anxiety reduction
- Trauma recovery
About Paula
Paula Savarese is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. Paula writes plainly and focuses on realistic steps people can use in day-to-day life.
She aims for straightforward conversation about what’s causing distress and what can be changed. Sessions are practical and oriented toward problem solving and emotional processing. Paula listens for patterns in thinking and behavior and works with clients to try different ways of responding to hard situations.
Her background includes nearly two decades of clinical social work in Illinois. That experience has covered a range of common concerns adults bring into therapy, from mood changes to reactions after traumatic events. Paula draws on methods that have research support and adapts them to what a person can use between sessions.
In the room she focuses on clear goals and concrete skills. People leave sessions with small, doable steps to test between appointments. She also supports talking through difficult memories and relationship dynamics when that is needed.
Paula asks people to be honest about what they need from therapy and about what is working. She helps set realistic expectations and adjusts the approach over time. If you prefer a direct, practical clinician who stays focused on everyday life and change, she may be a fit.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Paula works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and processing. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing more balanced thinking. This helps reduce anxiety and low mood by changing how people interpret stressful events.Another approach concentrates on developing coping skills and behavior changes. It breaks larger problems into small steps people can try between sessions, which can help with stress, daily functioning, and managing life transitions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each person to see which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in and adjusts strategies as progress is made or new challenges appear.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile did not list them. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, medical visits, or caregiving, and it can reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick update or strategy review is needed.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques focused on practical skills and emotional processing. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps to try between meetings.
How long has she worked in social work?
She has 17 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker in Illinois.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select 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