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Paula Fields, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Paula is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Paula. View 38 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Georgia and Nevada

Recent reviews

Paula has been a definite help in a short period of time. Does a good job

Reviewed September 2024

Miss Paula is a breath of fresh air at the most pertinent time. Her gentle yet effective demeanor encourages honesty and acceptance, like speaking with a wise elder. The support she offers is likely to help ease the burdens of the life journey, in a simple and fruitful way.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Paula

  • 16 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a licensed therapist who has worked with clients for 16 years helping people understand, manage, cope with and overcome daily-life and life-span difficulties, struggles and challenges. I strongly believe that the suffering of people can be relieved through nonjudgmental, unconditional positive regard and support. I have witnessed many people experience relief from distress and improved quality of life by using skills they hadn’t acquired during upbringing or education. These skills are actually possessed by everyone, but have yet to be discovered and developed. I’ve been honored to witness this happen for people through counseling support and collaboration guided by the individual’s desires and hopes. Reaching out for assistance is a difficult first step to make and takes courage. You have taken this step by coming to BetterHelp for a client-counselor match, and I look forward to accompanying you on your journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Self esteem Depression LGBT Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Prejudice and discrimination Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Paula Fields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497072086.

  • LCSW · Georgia · CSW004282 · Expires September 2026
  • LCSW · Nevada · 11377-C · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Paula Fields

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

38 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Excellent Helped Listens Amazing Grateful Incredible Wonderful Thank you

Paula has been a definite help in a short period of time. Does a good job

Reviewed September 2024

Miss Paula is a breath of fresh air at the most pertinent time. Her gentle yet effective demeanor encourages honesty and acceptance, like speaking with a wise elder. The support she offers is likely to help ease the burdens of the life journey, in a simple and fruitful way.

Reviewed August 2024

Paula is excellent — Quite frankly, the only therapist I’ve ever been with and genuinely felt as if I have received as much as I have given. She practices objectively and guides you to the answers you’re looking for… the answers you need. While everyone may be different, I still believe that once you have worked with Paula, you will be sold on her experience and passion for her field.

Reviewed June 2024

Paula encourages an environment where you feel safe and heard. She asks productive questions that help navigate topics and gives healthy, structured feedback. I’ve enjoyed every session and would highly recommend Paula. She is amazing.

Reviewed May 2024

Paula is wonderful, letting me get my thoughts out and listening to what I have to say. She gives me advice and tips on how to handle and work on overcoming and dealing with the issues I have

Reviewed May 2024

Paula is truly incredible! She always listens and has great advice.

Reviewed April 2024

She is simply amazing, a great listener, wonderfully understanding and always has great perspectives and advice.

Reviewed December 2023

Simply the best. Highly recommend

Reviewed December 2023

Paula is fantastic! She is so kind and patient, and she makes me feel heard in every session. She has helped me reach my goals and taught me skills that will help me maintain my goals for a long time! I am so blessed to work with her and recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist!

Reviewed November 2023

Paula has been a GOD-send for me! She listens and always offers great insight and helpful techniques that I can use to assist me in my struggles. I am very thankful for her expertise and compassion!

Reviewed November 2023

Very good at walking through steps and knowing how to work with my concerns

Reviewed November 2023

Love talking to Paula! Definitely listens & makes me engage in our conversations. Exactly what I needed. Thanks Paula!

Reviewed August 2023

Great listener, great suggestions, great person! Really enjoy working with Paula.

Reviewed August 2023

Paula is great! She really good making you comfortable for the start, making it easier to communicate and she offers great advice, I’d recommend her to anybody!

Reviewed August 2023

I feel like Ms Paula has helped me begin to find myself again. I feel like I am finally starting my healing journey. She is an excellent listener. She has great feedback and reading material. She's open minded and very supportive. I am thankful to have met her!

Reviewed May 2023

Paula is very professional and a excellent therapist. She a very good listener.

Reviewed February 2023

Paula Fields is a extremely competent therapist. She gives great advice to get to the main issues. I enjoy talking with her . Thanks, Leslie Thomas

Reviewed September 2022

Paula is awesome and has allowed me to be open and develop in all areas. 10/10 recommend!

Reviewed August 2022

Gets to the heart of the matter

Reviewed August 2022

She is awesome

Reviewed June 2022

Even tho it's been 3 sessions, I'm on my right track for my happiness. I can't thank her enough

Reviewed June 2022

She’s a great therapist. She listens to my needs and tries to help me find real solutions. She’s always providing appropriate resources and strives to keep me accountable. I would recommend her to anyone

Reviewed March 2022

Literally the best therapist I’ve ever had and a wonderful person.

Reviewed February 2022

Paula is every thin that I never knew that I always needed. Grateful to have found her.

Reviewed December 2021

I could not be any happier with getting matched with Paula! She is so kind, soft spoken, and incredibly helpful. I love her therapy style and how she goes above and beyond to find me external resources when it's relevant. Thank you Paula ❤

Reviewed December 2021

Amazing

Reviewed November 2021

I can’t say enough wonderful things, truly.

Reviewed November 2021

Paula puts me at ease and willing to share more.. thank you

Reviewed June 2021

Paula is a perfect fit. She is everything I wanted in a therapist and more. I am grateful to have her helping me find myself again.

Reviewed June 2021

I cannot say enough about my respect and appreciation for Paula Fields. From our very first session she armed me with tools and resources to manage what at the time felt like pure mental chaos in my life. Over the past many months, I've been able to incorporate several self-care techniques into my weekly routine, which immediately began reducing some of my reactivity as a parent, and wife. I generally just FEEL more at ease. I'm getting better at recognizing the need, and even setting some boundaries for myself with loved ones. I consider this to be a work in progress, but am grateful to have an appreciation for the value therein. One thing I would've regarded as impossible and fruitless because of the unpredictable and ever-changing nature of my daily life was me writing a schedule for myself. I have come to use it as more as a roadmap or simple reminder to the core responsibilities I've assumed. But for anyone that feels out of control, and without the ability to focus, or accomplish the many things they set themselves up for in a day, I can tell you even glancing at it makes it easier to prioritize things in the moments life begins to spin out. Life WILL spin out. How we respond to it is what matters. And I guess that's what Paula gives me week in and week out. She has helped serve as a regular reminder that we are always in progress, and that's a good thing. What is, is, so the quicker we can accept that which happened around us happened, the sooner we can get onto what's next. Sure, sometimes things need to be addressed, but I think so often we weigh ourselves down with thinking things deserve our time and attention that honestly don't. I'm beginning to ask myself questions in the moment like "how is staying inside of this impacting me?" I think the ability to recognize something as unhelpful or dysfunctional in the moment is the key to my next steps in personal growth. I'm also dreaming about how this practice can positively influence the person our daughter grows to be, & that's a serious motivator. It's incredible how much time we spend every day participating in things that are counterproductive to our ultimate health and happiness. I want to participate in things that are productive to my balance and mental wellness. The results have been undeniable. I feel more relaxed in our home, and family. I step out when I need to. I'm functional. I'm OKAY. I have rough days, but I know to not live in the spirit of a hard day. I accept. I move on. I forgive myself. And on those days when I feel like I'm not gonna make it, I read my notes from our sessions, I journal, I meditate, and I know when I talk to Paula on Wednesday, she'll help me get my bearings again... My rock in the sea.

Reviewed March 2021

I feel genuinely lucky to have found her, she has helped me progress so much as a person in a short amount of time and has been a bright light during this hard time.

Reviewed March 2021

Paula is exactly what I needed. Some counselors take the poor baby approach and spend more time feeling sorry for you than moving you forward. Paula is the real deal. She will help you learn heal and move forward.

Reviewed February 2021

Paula's therapeutic style is exactly what I need. She helps me see where my own thoughts trip me up and offers me ways to reprogram those faulty programs. Her manner is gentle and kind, truthful and sobering. If you are ready to take your life into your own hands, Paula is the guide you need. I've already recommended her on this platform to all my friends who're interested in therapy.

Reviewed January 2021

Paula is incredible. She is by far the best listener I have ever encountered. She always understands where I'm coming from and she makes me feel cared for, like she is rooting for me at all times. I feel understood and heard and she immediately sees what is important to me, for example that I use positive words and affirmations and that I don't like to get into a "victim mindset". She responds as soon as she can and is attentive and sees all perspectives of a situation. She has useful advice and a very good approach, almost like a coach, which was exactly what I wanted and needed. Thank you, Paula!

Reviewed January 2021

Paula is amazingly insightful and patient.

Reviewed January 2021

Paula has been such a great listening ear and has given me great perspective regarding the things I am battling. I love that she gives me homework and allows me to just unload the way I need to!

Reviewed December 2020

Paula was a breath of fresh air! I was really impressed with the tools given to help with various issues. Looking forward to our next visit.

Reviewed December 2020

Excellent listening skills

Reviewed August 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Paula Fields offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Paula Fields works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Paula Fields speak?

Paula Fields speaks English.

How many years of experience does Paula Fields have?

Paula Fields has 16 years of experience.

Where is Paula Fields licensed to practice?

Paula Fields is licensed to practice in Georgia and Nevada.

Does Paula Fields accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Paula Fields does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Paula Fields offer?

Paula Fields offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Paula Fields?

Paula Fields can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Paula Fields?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.