- LMHC in New York
- Speaks English Tagalog
- Focus on life stress
About Pauline
Pauline Arquero-Canlas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. She brings four years of clinical experience to sessions and speaks English and Tagalog. Pauline aims to make therapy practical and understandable for people facing stress and life transitions.
Pauline focuses on common concerns like anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and career strain. She also helps with relationship and family tensions, parenting challenges, and money and financial issues. Her work includes supporting people coping with trauma, panic, and chronic illness.
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered. Pauline listens first and then helps set clear, manageable goals. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address strong emotions in relationships.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her toolkit when they fit a person's needs. Those methods help with staying present, managing difficult feelings, and finding motivation for change. Sessions are practical and focused on small steps that add up over time.
Pauline encourages straightforward conversation about what is working and what needs to change. She aims to create a space where people can speak honestly and try different strategies. To begin, she asks people to describe their main concerns and goals so together they can plan the next steps.
How Pauline’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and shaping the work around each person's priorities. Online sessions using this approach focus on understanding your day-to-day struggles and jointly setting realistic goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going; in virtual sessions this often means working on specific skills and homework between meetings to practice new ways of thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Pauline will discuss options and make decisions together based on your goals, needs, and what feels useful. She checks in about progress and adjusts the plan as you try different strategies.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, a shorter check-in can work during a lunch break, and remote meetings remove travel time. It also lets people meet from different locations within the same region without changing their routine. Talk with Pauline about what schedule and session length would work best for you.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Pauline address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family tensions, parenting challenges, career strain, and money and financial issues, among other areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Pauline uses a collaborative, person-centered style. She listens first, then sets practical goals and uses clear techniques to address thoughts and emotions.
What is her experience background?
She has four years of clinical experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, panic, chronic illness, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.