Pauline Padrul
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of over twenty years and have worked with a variety of patients across multiple specialties. I also have a master's degree in Public Health. I've worked in medical social work, with patients in oncology, physical rehabilitation and dialysis.
I've worked in medical social work, with patients in oncology, physical rehabilitation and dialysis.
In this way, I have a robust understanding of the biospsychosocial factors that inform the clinical presentation and treatment.
First session
I like to create a tailored plan to set the trajectory for follow-up sessions. In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, review the specific challenges you're facing and create a meaningful treatment plan.
Strengths
My sense of humor, empathy and longstanding professional experience are my greatest strengths that can help ease the client in a supportive way
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to serve clients that are interested, thinking about or motivated to make change in their lives
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT for treatment of depression, eating disorders, anxiety and poor self-esteem
Humanistic
I emphasize the importance of being your true self in order to reach fulfillment and self-actualization. This is based on the idea that everyone has their own unique way of looking at the world through their choices and actions.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use a goal-directed collaborative approach through direct observation of clients' responses to a series of targeted questions.
Psychoeducation
With much experience across multiple medical social work subspecialties, I provide tailored intervention with information and support to help patients and their loved ones understand and cope with various illnesses.
Compassion Focused
I believe it is important for clients to feel more free to move towards taking responsibility and learning to cope with presenting issues
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 25630