Paula Corano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has practiced in California for 15 years. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and uses a strengths-based outlook to help people move forward. Paula speaks English and Portuguese and brings a respectful, culturally aware attitude to her work.
Paula keeps therapy practical and grounded. She helps people set clear goals and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions combine empathy with direct feedback so clients can try new ways of handling stress, relationships, grief, or major life changes.
Her background includes work with children using Parent-Child Interaction Therapy alongside broader experience with adults. That mix informs how she supports parenting challenges, behavior concerns, and family dynamics while also addressing anxiety, depression, and self esteem issues.
Paula’s style blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed tools drawn from approaches like attachment-focused work, cognitive methods, and mindfulness. She focuses on what matters most to the person in front of her and adapts the plan as goals evolve.
People who prefer a helpful, goal-directed therapist often find her approach suits them. She frames progress as steady steps rather than quick fixes, and she invites clients to collaborate on realistic changes they can use in everyday life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections; it helps people notice interaction cycles and try different responses to improve closeness and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and coping habits. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices and grounding techniques that reduce reactivity and build calm in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process rather than a one-time decision. Paula will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals and preferences, trying different tools and adjusting the plan as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on what matters most to them.
Session logistics vary by practice, so confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins between obligations, and make it simpler to join from different locations when needed. Licensed professionals can also share worksheets, coach mindfulness exercises, and guide cognitive skills during remote sessions to help clients practice new habits between meetings.
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and self esteem, among other issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is empathetic and goal-oriented, combining client-centered listening with practical feedback and cognitive strategies to help change unhelpful thinking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals, parents, and families in a range of concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Does she take international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
