Available
she/her
Paola TapiaLCSW
High satisfaction rate with clients
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
Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Affirming, Calming, Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Focus areas
Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Blended families, First responders, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Parents, Students
Years of Experience
2+
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.
License number
#122843
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
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#122843 (exp May 2026)