she/her
Paola TapiaLCSW
Nice to meet you
Hi, I’m Paola, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with youth, young adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship changes, breakups, and work stress. My approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. You don’t need to have everything figured out—we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you as we build insight, coping skills, and greater balance and connection in your life.
About Paola
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket), Out of state BlueCard PPO
Communication Style
Affirming, Calming, Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Focus areas
Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students
Years of Experience
1+
We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you as we build insight, coping skills, and greater balance and connection in your life.
Approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California
Interests
Outside of work, I love cooking, practicing yoga, and exploring new cultures. I’m a big coffee fan and enjoy spending time with my dog, friends, and family. Taking time for self-care is important to me because it helps me stay energized and balanced.
License details
Paola Tapia,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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