Therapist
Paula Corano
LMFT
Calm, goal-focused therapy with practical tools
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- Strengths-based approach
- Parent-child support
- Goal oriented
About Paula
Paula Corano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She uses a strengths-based outlook to help people find practical ways forward. Paula focuses on clear goals and steady progress, while also offering empathy and straightforward feedback.
She earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and holds an LMFT credential in California. Paula is also certified to provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy by the University of California, Davis. Her training supports work with children who have behavioral and emotional challenges as well as adults facing related concerns.
Paula blends goal-focused techniques with a respectful, client-centered stance. She helps people identify helpful thinking patterns and change behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Sessions often include problem solving, skill building, and attention to emotional connections.
She brings attention to cultural differences and aims to understand each person’s background. That cultural awareness is part of how she shapes treatment goals and practical next steps.
Parents, caregivers, and individuals often seek her help for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Paula also works with issues such as ADHD, bipolar concerns, caregiver stress, and adoption or attachment questions. Her approach mixes empathy with clear direction to support steady change.
She earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and holds an LMFT credential in California. Paula is also certified to provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy by the University of California, Davis. Her training supports work with children who have behavioral and emotional challenges as well as adults facing related concerns.
Paula blends goal-focused techniques with a respectful, client-centered stance. She helps people identify helpful thinking patterns and change behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Sessions often include problem solving, skill building, and attention to emotional connections.
She brings attention to cultural differences and aims to understand each person’s background. That cultural awareness is part of how she shapes treatment goals and practical next steps.
Parents, caregivers, and individuals often seek her help for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Paula also works with issues such as ADHD, bipolar concerns, caregiver stress, and adoption or attachment questions. Her approach mixes empathy with clear direction to support steady change.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Portuguese
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How Paula’s approaches translate to online work
Paula uses methods that focus on relationships, emotional experience, and practical change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships and helps people improve closeness and trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting each person’s own goals so they feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or manage stress.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Paula discusses goals and preferences with each person and picks methods that match their needs. She adapts techniques over time and works with clients to measure progress and adjust the plan together.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also support parent-child coaching steps and homework between sessions so families can practice skills in real time. Reach out to confirm how sessions are scheduled and which formats are offered.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paula commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, parenting and related issues such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathetic and goal-oriented. She combines practical feedback with support for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and has practiced for 15 years.
What credentials and location are associated with Paula?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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