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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Relationship communication
About Pauleena
Pauleena Akers, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Clinical Social Worker (CSW) licensed in Georgia, has six years of clinical experience. She works on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career questions, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD using her own phrasing of goal-setting and thought work. She says she will question thoughts, offer alternative perspectives, and encourage deeper reflection to clarify what a person is thinking and feeling.
Pauleena studied criminal justice as an undergraduate and shifted into counseling after working as a substance abuse counselor in 2015. She completed a Master of Social Work from Valdosta State University in 2018 and obtained professional licensure as an LCSW in Georgia in 2022.
Her approach mixes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions she focuses on setting goals, examining thought patterns, and practicing skills to reduce anxiety and ease depression. She also addresses practical relationship and communication problems and supports work on intimacy-related concerns.
Her background includes work with at-risk newborns, older adults, and adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. Pauleena notes experience with blended family issues, aging and geriatric issues, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, body image, and women's issues among other focus areas.
She lives in Georgia, speaks English, and does not accept international clients. Pauleena mentions family life with two elementary-school daughters and interests in travel, reading, the outdoors, and food.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Pauleena uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behavioral patterns, which can be practiced through short exercises and homework between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach attention and grounding skills that help with anxiety, sleep, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building goals together, letting the session focus follow what matters most to the person.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans can be adjusted as therapy progresses to focus more on skills practice, thought work, or present-moment awareness depending on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while practicing CBT exercises, mindfulness techniques, and motivational conversations between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career matters, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, focusing on goal-setting, examining thoughts, and practicing skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working in social services and counseling roles.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia as an LCSW.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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