Paula Monte (she/her)

LPCC, LMHC-D
Accepting Clients

Hi! I’m Paula — a bicoastal dual licensed therapist, offering online therapy for adults in New York and California.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

With over a decade of professional and personal experience, I support adult clients in reclaiming their power, breaking cycles, honoring their truth, and creating meaningful, sustainable change.

My Background and Approach

Life can feel overwhelming, especially in a world that often pushes us to disconnect from ourselves for the grind. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, burned out, or tired of carrying everything alone. If that resonates, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. I work with clients who want to reconnect with who they are, break unhelpful patterns, and move through life with more clarity, self-trust, and compassion. I believe a self-led life is built on heart, courage, curiosity, and kindness toward yourself — especially during life’s inevitable ups and downs. My approach to therapy is empathetic, straightforward, and collaborative. Sessions feel casual, and connected — while still being purposeful and goal-oriented.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

We're human first—and imperfect at it. I'm passionate about offering a space where you can be fully yourself, a safe place to land. Each of us carries a unique story, shaped by complexity, ebbs and flows, and deserving of space to be seen and understood.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MVP
  • CDPHP
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175/session

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