Paula Ruehling is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Georgia with 33 years of experience.
01About Paula
Paula Ruehling is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Georgia with 33 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for everyday problems like stress, anxiety, low mood, and trouble with motivation or confidence. Paula uses a respectful, compassionate style and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
She helps people work through relationship concerns and parenting challenges in straightforward conversation.
Background and approach
Sessions address self-esteem, communication problems, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Paula also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and mood-related difficulties. Her approach is individualized.
Paula tailors the conversation and the plan to the specific needs and goals of each person. She talks things through in clear terms and focuses on steps someone can try between sessions. People who come to Paula can expect an experienced counselor who listens and adapts.
She aims to be sensitive to background and life circumstances while keeping the work practical. Paula recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and encourages small, steady progress. She offers sessions by several remote formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort.
Paula works in English and practices under a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor credential.
02Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC002532 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1558579573 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Paula draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear, practical steps. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps people notice thoughts that increase worry and practice alternative responses in everyday situations.Another frequently used approach centers on improving communication and problem-solving. It helps people name needs, set boundaries, and try new ways of talking about sensitive topics. That work can ease relationship strain and make parenting challenges more manageable.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula will talk with each person about goals, life circumstances, and what feels manageable. Together they choose techniques and a pace that fit the person’s needs and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging can support brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing reflection between scheduled meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while working with a licensed professional.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Paula commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, loneliness, panic, PTSD, and social phobia.
What is her style in sessions?
Paula uses a respectful and compassionate approach. She keeps conversations clear and practical, focusing on steps a person can try between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 33 years of professional experience working with people on a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
Paula holds a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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