About Pauleena
Pauleena Akers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her approach centers on clear goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. That means she listens first, then helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding.
Background and approach
Sessions often include simple exercises to practice between meetings so change carries over into daily life. Pauleena earned a Master of Social Work from Valdosta State University in 2018 and holds a Georgia Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Before that she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2014 and began working as a substance abuse counselor the following year.
Her path into counseling grew from hands-on roles in inpatient and outpatient settings. Over six years she has worked with a range of people, including older adults and parents of at-risk newborns, in roles across clinical and social services. That variety shaped a flexible, down-to-earth style that adapts to each person's needs.
Pauleena emphasizes forgiveness, self-acceptance, and practical coping skills. Outside of work she is married and has two elementary school aged daughters. She enjoys traveling, reading, outdoor activities, and trying new foods.
Her goal with clients is not just to get by but to find ways to thrive.
How Pauleena uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-centered work focuses on understanding each person's goals and life story; sessions begin with listening so therapy fits the person's priorities and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thought patterns that increase anxiety and try practical experiments to change feelings and behavior. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve sleep and mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Pauleena collaborates with each person to test strategies and adjust methods based on what helps most. She will work with clients to set clear goals and check progress together so the plan evolves as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Women's issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
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