About Pauline
Pauline Gray is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or major life changes. Her approach is warm and straightforward, and she aims to make early sessions feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.
She works with people who want to improve self-esteem, confidence, and motivation. She also supports those navigating relationship strain, communication problems, caregiver stress, and questions about life purpose.
Background and approach
ADHD-related concerns, guilt, shame, forgiveness, and women’s issues are among the areas she addresses. Her style emphasizes listening first and then building a plan together. Sessions are shaped to match what each person needs rather than using one fixed method.
That can mean practical skill-building, talking through patterns that cause distress, or focusing on clearer communication in relationships. Pauline adapts her work based on where someone is in their life. She encourages small, doable steps so progress feels real.
Clients can expect direct feedback, compassion, and practical tools to try between sessions. She is licensed as an LMFT in California. Therapy is offered in English and delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling sessions once matched.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral strategies and skills-focused coaching are often used to help people manage anxiety and stress. Cognitive-behavioral ideas focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce worry. Skills-focused coaching teaches practical tools like relaxation methods, planning, and communication practices that can be used between sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences, adjusting the plan if something does not feel helpful. This lets clients test small changes and build confidence at a comfortable pace.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for more in-depth conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, while live chat or text sessions make brief check-ins or on-the-go work easier. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between visits.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 18 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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