Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Paula Weatherby, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 25154
- NPI
- 1124157680
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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 reduction
- Addiction coping
- Relationship skills
About Paula
Paula Weatherby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 22 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Paula talks plainly about everyday pressures and practical steps people can try between sessions.
She helps people sort through communication problems and the effects of guilt, shame, or impulsivity. Sessions also address loneliness, questions about life purpose, and issues many women face. Conversations aim to identify patterns that contribute to repeated struggles and to find realistic changes that fit daily life.
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide discussions and teach skills. She pays attention to what works for each person and adjusts approaches when needed. Expect direct suggestions, practice exercises, and check-ins about progress.
Her style emphasizes clear priorities and manageable goals. That can mean short-term strategies for reducing anxiety, steps for handling cravings or urges, or communication skills to reduce conflict. She helps people practice these techniques during and between sessions.
Paula encourages straightforward planning for life transitions. Whether facing a job change, relationship shift, or a period of low motivation, she helps break big problems into small next steps. The focus stays on usable strategies that relate to the client’s day-to-day routine.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Paula draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems like anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These methods are useful for learning practical coping tools and changing patterns that maintain stress.She also uses behavioral strategies for addiction and impulse concerns, helping people break large goals into small steps, build routines, and practice alternative responses to urges. For relationship and communication problems, skill-based work focuses on clearer expression, active listening, and small experiments to improve interactions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Paula will work with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining methods, adjusting the pace, and checking what feels useful as work proceeds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills in real life settings.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like communication problems and guilt.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical skill-building. Sessions emphasize clear steps and practices clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed above.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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