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Paula Arce

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or unhealthy relationship patterns, you don't have to face it alone. Healing is possible, and together we can help you move toward a calmer, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

I'm Paula Arce, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 15 years of experience helping adolescents and adults overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, narcissistic abuse, codependency, and relationship challenges. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy that helps people process traumatic experiences and reduce emotional distress.

My approach is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I work with clients to identify the beliefs, behaviors, and relationship patterns that keep them feeling stuck while building practical skills to manage emotions, strengthen boundaries, and create lasting change.

I also provide couples counseling focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection. For clients who desire it, I can incorporate Christian principles into therapy while always respecting each person's beliefs and goals.

I believe every person has the capacity to heal and grow. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to move from emotional pain toward hope, confidence, and resilience.

If you're ready to take the first step, I would be honored to support you on your journey.

If you’re interested in scheduling a consultation with me, please send an appointment request.

My approach to therapy

I have years of experience working with individuals that have deep Trauma, Depression Anxiety, Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency issues and are Grieving the loss of a loved one.

What you can expect from me

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then drive into the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow up sessions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Carlos Albizu University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Relational, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Spanish