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Paula Fowler, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Paula is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Paula. View 38 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Tennessee

Recent reviews

Paula is an amazing support and resource. I truly appreciate her.

Reviewed September 2024

Paula is a kind, loving, motherly soul who cares deeply and speaks wisely.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Paula

  • 6 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Tennessee with over 20 years of experience. I have worked with clients in a wide range of settings that include hospital, home health, hospice, dialysis, military, and school. I have a wide range of experience including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, end of life issues, medical decision making, OCD and ADHD.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. I believe in treating each person as a unique and special individual and will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your specific needs. I believe that you are your own best expert and that you possess the strengths that will help you lead a better life.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Parenting issues Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Paula Fowler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962908699.

  • LCSW · Tennessee · 7074 · Expires March 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Paula Fowler

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

38 reviews

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Paula is an amazing support and resource. I truly appreciate her.

Reviewed September 2024

Paula is a kind, loving, motherly soul who cares deeply and speaks wisely.

Reviewed August 2024

I’ve only had the pleasure of seeing Paula for about a month, but she has already helped me so much. She’s very easy to talk to and gives great advice. She gives you a different outlook on your situations and gives you great ideas on how to cope and get back into things you once loved. I had lost all hope until I talked to her, now I feel like I’m slowly starting to become myself again

Reviewed August 2024

First session was easy and comfortable

Reviewed July 2024

Since our first session, Paul Fowler has been very understanding and easy to talk to. I have never felt judged or afraid to be vulnerable with her. She is very good at getting to the root cause of whatever you are going through and gives you resources along the way to help you explore different ideas about your pain to help you heal.

Reviewed June 2024

I have found Paula Fowler to be very compassionate, yet strong, and a great encouragement to me in my journey. She has inspired me to keep going even when I feel discouraged.

Reviewed May 2024

Paula is a great listener and she’s really helping me thru a very difficult time.

Reviewed January 2024

Paula is a compassionate, warm, and knowledgeable therapist. I feel comfortable discussing my concerns with her and being open with my feelings. I feel supported and heard during my sessions with her.

Reviewed December 2023

My sessions with Paula have really helped me clarify some major issues in my marriage. Her support and reassurance has really made a difference in how I am moving forward with my life. I greatly appreciate her council.

Reviewed December 2023

Paula was an amazing therapist to me and she really helped me grow. She was a great listener and have me amazing tools to help cope. Highly recommend

Reviewed September 2023

Very kind, knowledgeable, and personable.

Reviewed July 2023

Paula is a great therapist she is helping me work through this difficult time in my life I am very grateful that she is and for better help before this I had no one to turn to.

Reviewed July 2023

Paula has helped me immensely and has listened intently to different situations that happen in my day or in my week and I am so grateful for her that she has been such a lovely therapist and counselor!

Reviewed September 2022

Paula is so kind and makes me feel very at ease. It is a big step for me going to therapy and Paula has made me feel valid and comfortable which was so necessary for me. She is encouraging and yet meets me where I am in my journey ! She is a God sent !

Reviewed July 2022

I am so happy for my time with Paula. She understands me and she is so good at helping me see the other side of an issue. I am grateful for her help.

Reviewed July 2022

Every time I speak with Paula, I am reminded that I am not alone. She always has Christ-centered insights to offer. I’m so thankful to be able to discuss my concerns with someone who is like-minded!

Reviewed July 2022

empathetic with practical advice

Reviewed July 2022

I have a good connection with Paula. We are in the same age bracket and can relate to each other. She has given some good tools and advice as to handle my issues other my concerns about myself. I am also very comfortable talking to her. She is the real deal !

Reviewed April 2022

She has given me new insights and targets my concerns in a way that works for my needs.

Reviewed April 2022

Paula is down to earth and can relate to the hardships life throws us. She is very supportive and helps me realize I'm more normal than not.

Reviewed April 2022

Paula is truly a remarkable soul. She was with me during an extremely difficult period of my life and I have felt her support through and through since the moment we started. I'm so glad I chose Better Help and that I was matched with her. God did not disappoint, as always :).

Reviewed February 2022

Very friendly and knowledgeable

Reviewed December 2021

Paula is extremely kind and really helped me through a very rough time in my life.

Reviewed November 2021

Paula is an excellent counselor and therapist. She listens actively to my concerns and how everything is going and asks questions to me regarding the topic of discussion. She is very helpful and insightful and I respect her advice and thoughts when it comes to things we are working on in therapy. I appreciate her every step of the way and I am comfortable coming to talk to her about anything that is bothering me or upsetting me at the time and working through those things with a positive attitude and a better perspective.

Reviewed November 2021

Paula has been so understanding and compassionate. She’s exactly what I’ve needed during this season of life.

Reviewed November 2021

Very helpful and responsive. Exactly what I needed at the time! She helped guide me quickly when I needed an outside perspective.

Reviewed July 2021

Mrs. Paula has helped me to get back to the person I know I am meant to be. I struggled with severe anxiety and some depression. But talking to her and giving me the tools I needed to succeed has been such an accomplishment for myself. I feel so much more present and excited to spend time with my family and friends. I feel like I can tackle more hardships now because of the expertise she has presented to me. She has motivated me to feel more comfortable and happy to start my journey to becoming a happier and more successful person.

Reviewed July 2021

Finding a therapist is easy, but finding one that understands you and makes you feel confident and comfortable with is hard. I am so happy I have Paula as my therapist, she is always so compassionate and friendly. It's like having a talk with a friend. Extremely happy with Paula and Better Help!

Reviewed July 2021

Paula is a great counselor who takes time to listen & gives great advice! Highly recommended!

Reviewed July 2021

I’ve really enjoyed my couple of sessions with Paula. She’s really sweet and is quick to get a game plan together. She is also quick with responding and I really appreciate that.

Reviewed July 2021

Paula is a great listener and a really good source of encouragement as I try and work through my anxiety and stress issues. Appreciate her and I've made great strides in my few sessions with her thus far!

Reviewed June 2021

Paula Fowler is a professional counselor. After she works with you to find the topic that needs to be addressed. She is well versed on many resources to assist you in the area that you want help in. She is not overbearing at all. She suggests materials and exercises to help but never forces anything. An easy ear to talk to with a well educated mind that can follow through. I strongly recommend her.

Reviewed June 2021

Ms. Fowler is Very understanding and helpful... Ms. Fowler lessons well,she answers questions with Very good understanding n clarity...

Reviewed June 2021

Paula is wonderful! She listens to my very scattered messages and understands the roots of my problems really well.

Reviewed June 2021

I'm glad that I joined Better Help and that they paired me with Paula Fowler. She has been a good fit for me, providing tools, listening, and communicating well. I think that my outlook has improved since she's been helping me.

Reviewed June 2021

Paula stays in touch and is very upbeat, positive, and knowledgeable. I found her to be helpful.

Reviewed June 2021

Paula Fowler is great! She’s very understanding, up beat, and compassionate. She provides practical, doable, attainable solutions to my concerns. She is an intent listener. She provides wonderful resources. I Highly recommend her as a counselor!

Reviewed June 2021

Working with Paula has been a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. She has helped me through my first time reaching out for counseling and I was immediately put at ease from her first message to me. She responds in a timely manner and makes you feel heard, understood, and offers professional help in a kind and compassionate way. She is very good at validating your feelings and thoughts and helps make my situations less complicated and overwhelming to me.

Reviewed June 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Paula Fowler offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Paula Fowler works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Paula Fowler speak?

Paula Fowler speaks English.

How many years of experience does Paula Fowler have?

Paula Fowler has 6 years of experience.

Where is Paula Fowler licensed to practice?

Paula Fowler is licensed to practice in Tennessee.

Does Paula Fowler accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Paula Fowler does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Paula Fowler offer?

Paula Fowler offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Paula Fowler?

Paula Fowler can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Paula Fowler?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.