Licensed clinical social worker recordGeorgia
Pauleena Akers, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW008162
- NPI
- 1679254643
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
These details come from information Pauleena 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
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Pauleena
Pauleena Akers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Georgia with six years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Pauleena uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people take small steps toward clearer thinking and steadier mood.
She draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to question unhelpful thoughts and map out different ways of responding. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing also appear in her approach to help people notice patterns and stay motivated for change. Sessions aim to identify realistic goals and practical actions a person can try between meetings.
Pauleena’s path into social work began after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2014 and working as a substance abuse counselor in 2015. She completed a Master’s degree in Social Work at Valdosta State University in 2018 and gained her Georgia LCSW in 2022. Her background includes both inpatient and outpatient settings and work with at-risk newborns, older adults, and adults in various service roles.
In sessions she offers direct feedback, thought-challenging, and guided exercises to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. She also addresses communication problems, blended family issues, body image, and women’s health concerns. Pauleena balances practical guidance with conversational check-ins to help people stay on track.
Outside of work she is married, has two elementary-aged daughters, and enjoys travel, reading, outdoor time, and food. Her approach is results-oriented and centered on helping people move forward in everyday life.
BHow sessions work
How Pauleena Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online
Pauleena commonly brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy into sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts, then trying small behavior changes to shift mood and stress. Mindfulness work involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase clarity, which can help with anxiety, sleep, and emotional regulation.She also applies client-centered principles by listening closely and working with clients to set meaningful goals. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - she will ask about your needs, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you can try a method for a few sessions and adjust based on how it’s working.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into busy days and reducing travel time so therapy can be scheduled around work, family, or medical appointments. The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Regardless of format, Pauleena aims to use conversational guidance, thought-challenging exercises, and short between-session tasks to help clients make steady progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Pauleena works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep issues, career questions, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other listed areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to question thoughts and set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience and began working in behavioral health after her undergraduate degree in 2014.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and also lists CSW as a credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers