Paula Mercer

Accepting Clients

Paula is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with over 30 years experience assisting clients on a variety of issues including anxiety,

Addictions Counselor in Texas

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Are you always a little bit afraid that an anxiety attack is waiting around the corner? Have you been hit with surprise anxiety more times than you can count? I know exactly what you're feeling: the pounding chest, the shortness of breath, the feeling that the walls are closing in and you need out NOW. Attacks can be terrifying, and I don't want you to have to suffer them anymore. Holistic practices can reduce anxiety tremendously, and I look forward to teaching you tools to take your life back.

My Background and Approach

Paula is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with over 30 years experience assisting clients on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, communication, and more. She utilizes a variety of research proven techniques including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and more. She currently has her international certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and as a Board Certified Bariatric Counselor is able to complete pre-surgical evaluations required by most insurances for clients considering bariatric surgery. She also provides post-operative counseling to bariatric surgery to assist clients throughout their weight loss journey . She assists her clients in identifying their strengths and skills then strives to help them learn practical skills that fit their lifestyle and will be useful in reaching the goals they have set for themselves

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Issues I Treat

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
Addictions Counselor, State of Texas · #1811079429
Years in practice
3 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • UnitedHealthcare

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $40 - 100/session

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