About Paula
Paula Garrard helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and big life changes. She creates a calm space where clients can talk through what feels overwhelming. Paula is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in North Carolina and has two decades of experience in the field.
Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Paula listens closely and helps clients set small, achievable goals.
Background and approach
She aims to make therapy feel manageable, not harder to fit into everyday life. In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build coping skills and reduce distress. Work often includes learning ways to manage anxious thoughts, handling grief in realistic steps, and planning for life transitions.
The emphasis is on what works for each person in their daily routine. Paula offers several remote session formats to fit different needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what feels most comfortable for them at the time.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability. Therapy subscriptions can be canceled at any time. Paula practices with respect for each person’s identity, including LGBT clients, and she supports clients as they work toward clearer coping and steadier moods.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Many of Paula's sessions draw on well-researched therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach teaches skills to manage anxious thoughts through structured practice and problem-solving; it helps when worry or racing thoughts get in the way of daily life. Another approach focuses on grief support by breaking overwhelming feelings into steps, helping people process loss at a pace that feels manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs and goals. She checks in often and adjusts the plan so therapy stays useful and relevant to what the client wants to achieve.
Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or when someone needs support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
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- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English