Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has had extensive experience working with individuals, families and couples struggling with a variety of challenges. My workplace experience involved treating both those who have struggled themselves with addictions and eating disorders, but also many of the problems that accompany them such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, parenting issues and family of origin issues. I have also worked with those family members who struggle to understand and help their loved ones dealing with with these issues. As such, I am well-versed not only in 12-step philosophy and program, but also in other approaches including therapeutic community settings, cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapies, motivational interviewing, structural family therapy and internal family systems therapy.
I’ve also had significant experience with individuals who struggle with the effects of having grown up in families in which their needs were not well-met, and are looking to explore their experiences and make changes that will help them to move forward in a more positive way. Often these clients struggle with anxiety and depression, relationship issues and challenges with their own parents, spouses and children.
As a “mature” woman, with family and experiences of my own, I believe strongly that blame and shame are destructive, and that self-understanding, self-acceptance (of past and present experiences and emotions) and healthy relationships are the key to overcoming the challenges and obstacles we face. I work with my clients in a supportive, interactive setting and aid them in establishing their goals, guiding them as they work toward achieving those desired outcomes.
I approach my clients with admiration and respect, understanding the courage required to begin working with a counselor, and the necessity to take cues from my clients as to how quickly we move forward and what areas we explore. I believe that my clients actually best know themselves and what they need. With that said, I also know that it is my job to be reflective, challenging, honest and encouraging. I appreciate the opportunity to be invited into my clients’ lives and to share in their progress.
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Paula Schneider is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals, couples and families who are facing addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem and stress issues, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of coping with life changes.
Her professional experience includes treating people who have struggled directly with addiction and disordered eating as well as the problems that often accompany those conditions, such as mood symptoms, relationship conflict and difficulties rooted in family of origin. She has also supported family members who are trying to understand and assist loved ones dealing with these issues.
Paula is familiar with 12-step philosophy and program and has experience in therapeutic community settings. Her clinical toolkit also includes cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic approaches, motivational interviewing, structural family therapy and internal family systems therapy, allowing her to tailor treatment to each person or family.
She has worked extensively with adults who grew up in families where their needs were not well met and who now want to explore those experiences and make changes that promote healthier functioning. These clients frequently present with anxiety, depression and challenges in relationships with parents, spouses and children.
As a mature woman with family and life experience of her own, Paula holds a strong belief that blame and shame are destructive. She emphasizes self-understanding, self-acceptance of past and present feelings, and the cultivation of healthy relationships as central to overcoming obstacles.
In sessions she offers a supportive, interactive environment, helping clients clarify goals and guiding them as they work toward desired outcomes. She approaches people with admiration and respect, recognizes the courage it takes to begin counseling, and takes cues from clients about the pace and focus of work. Paula trusts that clients know themselves best while fulfilling her role as a reflective, honest, challenging and encouraging practitioner.
Paula Schneider values the opportunity to be invited into others’ lives and to share in their progress. Her Florida clinical social work licensure reflects advanced training and qualification to provide psychotherapy and clinical services.
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