LCSW, 26 years of experience
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of twenty-six years and have worked with a variety of patients across multiple specialties. I also have a master's degree in Public Health with a focus on behavioral epidemiology. I've worked in medical social work, with patients in oncology, physical rehabilitation and dialysis. In this way, I have a robust understanding of both the physical and mental aspects of my clients.
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.
My sense of humor, empathy and longstanding professional experience are my greatest strengths that can help ease the client in a supportive way
I am best positioned to serve clients that are interested, thinking about or motivated to make some behavioral change
I use CBT for treatment of depression, eating disorders, anxiety and poor self-esteem
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.
I use a goal-directed collaborative approach through direct observation of clients' responses to a series of targeted questions.
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.
I believe it is important for clients to feel more free to move towards taking responsibility and learning to cope with presenting issues
5 ratings with written reviews
July 1, 2025
Pauline uses humor interjected with kindness and thoughtfulness to help you get to the root of your concerns. I appreciate her use of clear analogies. She assists in reorienting you from the negative to focus on the many possibilities - importantly, she makes me feel heard.
May 12, 2025
After having a very poor experience with an in-person therapist, Paulines warmth and humor felt safe and sessions have allowed me to gain big-picture tools dealing with issues in a healthy way, as well as grow as a person.
May 3, 2025
Hey Pauline, I just want to thank you for helping me look at things a little differently. I always feel a little happier and hopeful after we talk.