About Pauleena

Pauleena Akers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and life transitions. She speaks plainly and works with clients to set realistic goals and find steady progress. Pauleena aims to make therapy feel approachable for people who are worried or unsure where to start.

She uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.

Background and approach

Sessions often include talking through current problems, experimenting with new ways to cope, and building habits that fit daily life. Pauleena earned a Master of Social Work from Valdosta State University in 2018 and pursued professional licensure in 2022. Before that, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2014 and worked as a substance abuse counselor.

Over six years she has provided social services in inpatient and outpatient settings and with a range of people including newborns at risk, older adults, and adults facing life challenges. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She asks questions to help clients see different perspectives and encourages small steps that add up.

Pauleena also supports people working through grief, relationship strain, sleep trouble, career concerns, and self-esteem challenges. Outside of work, she is married with two elementary-aged daughters and enjoys travel, reading, outdoor time, and trying new foods. She invites clients to move from surviving toward thriving by choosing goals that matter to them.

How Pauleena Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's goals. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and helps clarify values and priorities. This approach can help when someone feels stuck or unsure which changes matter most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Online CBT sessions commonly include identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors between sessions, and tracking small changes over time. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.

Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to notice sensations and thoughts without reacting immediately. Those practices can help reduce reactivity to stress and improve attention and calm in daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and pace. They adjust the plan as progress is made and as priorities change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send quick updates, work through skills between sessions, or get support without scheduling a full call. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.

Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly address?
Pauleena helps with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, relationship strain, sleep problems, career questions, compassion fatigue, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience providing social services in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a variety of populations.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
6 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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