Paola Pawlicki, LMHC

Paola Pawlicki is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of experience. She centers sessions on respect and acceptance, aiming to build a trusting connection that helps people begin change. Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns.

Paola uses a client-centered stance that treats each person as an individual. She combines that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness strategies are woven in when a client wants help with motivation or noticing patterns in the moment.

She helps people who struggle with attachment issues, codependency, communication challenges, and control or impulsivity problems. She also assists those facing drug and alcohol addiction, eating and food-related concerns, family difficulties, fertility stress, isolation, jealousy, and questions about life purpose.

In sessions she emphasizes growing self-awareness and self-compassion as steps toward lasting change. Her approach is straightforward: notice what isn’t working, try practical steps, and reflect on what helps. Progress is framed as a process rather than a quick fix.

People who value a warm, nonjudgmental therapist will find a clear focus on building safety and trust. Paola encourages small, steady changes that add up over time. She invites prospective clients to consider what matters most to them and to take the first scheduling step when ready.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Paola commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening with acceptance and helping clients find their own solutions; it supports building trust and facing difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses straightforward steps to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors, which can help with anxiety, stress, and addiction-related patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and strengthens their motivation for new behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful for the individual.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions also make it easier to schedule appointments around work, childcare, or medical appointments. Talk with the therapist about how to make sessions practical and useful for your routine.