- Experienced LMFT
- Work and wellbeing focus
- Affirming approach
About Paula
Paula Rosenfeld is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and trauma. She works with individuals coping with mood changes, including bipolar symptoms, and guides people through major life transitions. Paula aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through what feels hardest right now.
She focuses on practical steps for managing panic, social anxiety, isolation, and post-traumatic stress. Paula also supports people dealing with feelings of emptiness, guilt, or shame, and those looking to rebuild connection after separation or divorce. Caregiver stress, blended family tensions, and challenges tied to aging are also within her focus.
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and centers the work on each person’s goals and values. She emphasizes collaboration and clear communication, helping clients notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions tend to be grounded and pragmatic, with space for emotion and personal meaning.
With 29 years of experience, Paula draws on long practice to offer steady guidance through difficult moments. She identifies as affirming of LGBTQ+ people and offers a secular, progressive perspective. Her practice is based in California and she works in English.
For people worried about work strain or balancing caregiving and career, Paula brings an understanding of workplace stress and wellbeing concerns. She encourages gradual change and supports clients as they test new skills in everyday life.
Evidence-based care and online options for work and wellbeing
Paula draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage symptoms and change patterns. One commonly used approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This method can be helpful for workplace stress, panic, and general worry.Another approach she uses emphasizes grounding and stabilization for people who have experienced trauma or dissociation. It teaches simple skills for staying present, tolerating distress, and reducing intense reactions so daily functioning improves.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paula collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and maintaining continuity during life transitions. Because the therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to add brief check-ins, schedule appointments around work, or avoid travel time while addressing stress and relationship concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
29+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paula address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, attachment and family of origin issues, and hoarding.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions client-centered. She works collaboratively to identify patterns, set goals, and try practical steps between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 29 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, credentialed as LMFT, and her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. meet with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Paula?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.