- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- Caregiver stress
About Paula
Paula Rosenfeld is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 29 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. Paula also addresses feelings related to guilt and shame that come from family, faith, or personal choices.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions often involve talking through what led to painful feelings and noticing patterns that keep them going. Paula pays attention to attachment issues, family of origin dynamics, and problems with communication that affect daily life.
She supports people coping with caregiving strain, blended family challenges, divorce and separation, and the emotional impact of aging. Paula also helps those facing isolation, panic, dissociation, hoarding-related distress, and struggles with forgiveness and emptiness.
Paula emphasizes collaboration in therapy. She brings an affirming stance for LGBTQ+ clients and offers a secular, progressive perspective. Her work aims to help clients make small, manageable changes that improve relationships and reduce overwhelming feelings.
In practice she focuses on building a clear plan together. That plan may include steps to manage anxiety, methods to repair communication, and ways to address guilt and shame without self-blame. People who want straightforward, steady support for complex emotional challenges may find her style a good fit.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that sustain anxiety and guilt. This method helps people learn concrete tools to reduce panic, worry, and self-critical thinking.Another approach centers on attachment and relational patterns. It involves tracking how early relationships influence current responses to stress and conflict, which can help with relationship problems, abandonment concerns, and feelings of emptiness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration includes checking progress and adjusting strategies over time so the work stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For those who prefer fewer visual demands, phone sessions can reduce the need to be on camera, while video sessions let therapists and clients use visual cues during conversation. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She talks through the origins of those feelings and looks at patterns that keep them active. Work typically focuses on practical steps to reduce self-blame and improve how clients relate to themselves and others.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She has 29 years of experience as a therapist working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns. That history includes supporting people through trauma, mood challenges, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up and matching process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.