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Paula D’Amore

Paula D’Amore

Therapist · Tennessee

Practical, mindful therapy for everyday struggles

  • Warm and interactive
  • Focus on self-awareness
  • Small caseload

About Paula

Paula D'Amore is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, and life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Paula writes in a warm, straightforward way and keeps a small caseload so she can spend time with each person she sees.

Paula uses simple tools to help clients notice what is happening in their lives and respond differently. She emphasizes self-awareness and mindfulness as part of building better routines and habits. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Her approach blends practical skills with compassionate conversation. Paula draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people change unhelpful patterns. She encourages clients to test what works, keep what helps, and leave the rest behind.

Paula brings five years of clinical experience and holds LCSW credentials in Tennessee and Florida. She supports people coping with grief, relationship and family strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Her style is interactive and focused on real-life change.

Paula typically checks messages Monday through Friday and aims to respond promptly. She asks for patience when replies take a little longer because she manages a limited caseload to prioritize client time and attention.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Paula commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build steady daily habits. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active and then trying small, practical changes to test what helps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills to notice emotions and bodily reactions so people can respond with more choice rather than reacting automatically.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can be revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life - for example, it can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or be a good fit when quieter surroundings are available. Licensed professionals can use a mix of skill practice, coaching-style conversations, and mindfulness exercises that translate well to remote sessions. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions align with your routine.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

Paula supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, self-esteem, grief, anger, career worries, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and other related issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, interactive, and practical; sessions focus on skills, self-awareness, and testing what works for each person.

What is her relevant background?

She has five years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns and emphasizes mindfulness and self-reflection in treatment.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW credentials in Tennessee and Florida and is based in Tennessee for this listing.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not taking international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person formats are available.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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