Paula Corano, LMFT
California LMFT specializing in families and individuals
- Strength-based care
- Child PCIT expertise
- English and Portuguese
About Paula Corano
Paula Corano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #83322) practicing in California. An LMFT is a license for clinicians trained to work with individuals, couples, and families, and Paula combines that professional training with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) from the University of California, Davis.
With 15 years of clinical experience, she employs a strength-based and holistic approach to support children, individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing functional impairment. Her work emphasizes clear goal-setting and addressing unhelpful thinking patterns while offering both empathic support and practical feedback to encourage change and growth.
Paula has a specialty in treating children with behavioral and emotional difficulties using PCIT, and she also brings extensive experience helping clients navigate stress management, relationship challenges, major life changes, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. Her practice appreciates and respects cultural differences, and she continues to deepen her cross-cultural understanding.
Therapy with Paula is centered on what matters most to each client. Her style is empathetic yet goal-oriented, and she honors clients’ perseverance as they work toward meaningful change and greater personal fulfillment. Paula welcomes the opportunity to support clients on that journey.
With 15 years of clinical experience, she employs a strength-based and holistic approach to support children, individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing functional impairment. Her work emphasizes clear goal-setting and addressing unhelpful thinking patterns while offering both empathic support and practical feedback to encourage change and growth.
Paula has a specialty in treating children with behavioral and emotional difficulties using PCIT, and she also brings extensive experience helping clients navigate stress management, relationship challenges, major life changes, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. Her practice appreciates and respects cultural differences, and she continues to deepen her cross-cultural understanding.
Therapy with Paula is centered on what matters most to each client. Her style is empathetic yet goal-oriented, and she honors clients’ perseverance as they work toward meaningful change and greater personal fulfillment. Paula welcomes the opportunity to support clients on that journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Paula Corano have?
Paula Corano has 15 years of experience.
Is Paula Corano a licensed therapist?
Yes. Paula Corano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: CA LMFT 83322.
In which languages does Paula Corano provide therapy?
Paula Corano provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Paula Corano located?
Paula Corano is located in California.
How can I work with Paula Corano as my therapist?
You can work with Paula Corano through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Paula Corano work with international clients?
Paula Corano does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Paula Corano cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches in Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape emotional patterns and interpersonal trust. In practice it helps clients explore relationship dynamics, repair attachment wounds, and build more secure connections with partners and family members.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and innate capacity for growth, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where people can clarify goals and develop self-directed change. This approach is helpful for clients seeking empathy-driven guidance and greater self-understanding.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce distress. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Paula works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists will often combine elements from different approaches to tailor care.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care through life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.