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Paula Alexander, LPC

New Jersey LPC helping clients build resilience
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Addiction and trauma care
  • Flexible online sessions

About Paula Alexander

Paula Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey who brings more than two decades of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, process trauma and abuse, and navigate anger and relationship challenges. Paula takes a collaborative approach, inviting clients to explore their thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental atmosphere where openness and emotional honesty are encouraged.

With a calm, supportive manner, Paula helps clients identify personal values, build healthier coping skills, and take practical steps toward lasting change. She emphasizes empowerment and strengths, working alongside individuals to set realistic goals and move toward a more fulfilling life. Seeking therapy requires courage, and Paula aims to support each person through that first step and beyond.

Paula’s practice also addresses issues such as grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career transitions, and mood disorders. Her approach blends evidence-based methods with a client-centered focus, ensuring that treatment is tailored to each person’s needs, preferences, and life circumstances.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

CodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Paula Alexander have?

Paula Alexander has 26 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical work.

Is Paula Alexander a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license in New Jersey is NJ LPC 37PC00632600.

In which languages does Paula Alexander provide therapy?

Paula provides therapy in English.

Where is Paula Alexander located?

Paula is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Paula Alexander as my therapist?

You can work with Paula through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Paula Alexander work with international clients?

Paula Alexander does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Paula Alexander cost?

Costs can vary based on location and Paula’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Paula. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule an initial session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Paula Alexander



Paula uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify personal values, and take committed action toward what matters to them. ACT can be especially helpful for anxiety, avoidance, and difficulties making changes that align with one’s values.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps people identify and shift thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to distress. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Paula works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She guides clients through options and adjusts techniques as progress unfolds so the plan stays relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into busy schedules and different life situations. These options can make it easier to stay consistent with care, access support from home, and maintain momentum between appointments with a licensed professional.

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