Paulette Jansen

Paulette Jansen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and questions about life purpose. She also focuses on challenges like aging and geriatric issues, first responder stress, domestic violence, and sexual assault and abuse.

Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and building concrete ways to cope. She helps people manage symptoms, sort through changes, and rebuild self-esteem with steady, work-focused steps.

Paulette draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. That means she uses methods supported by research to address trauma, anxiety, and mood concerns. The work often includes practicing new skills between meetings to make day-to-day life more manageable.

She has long experience working with survivors of abuse and with clients facing the stresses of aging or first-responder roles. In-session conversations may cover safety planning, managing ongoing stress reactions, and setting realistic goals for next steps. Practical problem-solving is a common feature of her sessions.

People who come to her often want a clear, practical plan rather than only talk. She helps clarify immediate priorities, build coping strategies, and consider longer-term questions about life purpose. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, teachable skills. One common approach teaches grounding and breathing strategies to reduce anxiety and manage overwhelming stress. These are practical steps people can use between meetings to steady their reactions.

Another approach targets the effects of trauma by helping people gradually process difficult memories and reduce their intensity. That method pairs paced discussion with skill-building so reactions become more manageable in daily life. Both approaches are used to address depression, trauma, anxiety, and related issues like self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Finding the right fit is something the therapist figures out with each person. She will review your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The work is collaborative and focuses on what makes life easier day to day.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and reduce travel time, which helps people keep continuity with their therapist.