Paula Ruehling, LPC

Paula Ruehling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 33 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Paula aims to meet people where they are and supports them through steady, practical conversation.

She works by listening carefully and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape a clear plan you can follow between meetings. She keeps things straightforward and goal-oriented so progress feels real and measurable.

Paula often helps with caregiver stress and the extra burden that comes with caring for someone who is ill or disabled. She also addresses chronic pain and illness, communication problems, social anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. Her approach is to break problems into manageable steps and build skills for daily life.

Sessions focus on improving how people cope, communicate, and regain motivation. Paula emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation. She will collaborate with you to set priorities and adapt the plan as needs change.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Paula acknowledges that courage. She asks straightforward questions to find out what matters most to you, then helps you move toward clearer choices and healthier routines.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Paula draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build skills and reduce symptoms. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing, pacing, and step-by-step behavior changes that reduce panic and worry. Another approach works on improving communication and relationship habits by practicing clearer expression and setting manageable boundaries in everyday interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss options with the person she’s working with and choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes reviewing what’s working, adjusting the plan, and trying different techniques as needed.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to keep momentum between meetings by practicing skills in real life and then discussing progress during the next session.