About Paula
Paula Savarese is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and big life changes. She speaks English and practices in Illinois. Paula aims to create a welcoming space where clients can talk honestly and feel heard as they work toward change.
Paula has 17 years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult transitions. She focuses on practical steps that can reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize listening first, then collaborating on small, manageable goals that build momentum. Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Paula encourages clients to name what matters most to them and to try tools that fit their routine.
She offers different ways to connect so people can choose what works best for their schedule and comfort. In meetings she explores patterns that contribute to stress and relationships that feel stuck. She helps people notice reactions and try new approaches to communication and self-care.
The work can include short-term problem solving as well as longer term reflection depending on each person’s needs. Paula values clarity about next steps. She explains options and helps clients set achievable goals.
The focus is on steady progress and practical skills that translate into everyday life.
Approaches that guide online care
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear skills and problem solving. One common approach helps people learn practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to reduce overwhelm. These tools are aimed at making everyday life easier to manage.Another approach targets relationships and communication. It involves noticing patterns that lead to conflict or withdrawal, practicing new ways to express needs, and trying small changes in how conversations happen. This work supports healthier interactions and clearer boundaries.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that fit your situation. Together you can try options and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing short updates between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also works with
- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English