Hi, I'm Paulina, a licensed therapist in California and Virginia with 9+ years of experience in the field. I specialize in helping those who grew up with alcoholic, emotionally unavailable or abusive parents as well as with immigrants and second generation immigrants who face specific challenges in today’s climate.

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My Services

  • Online therapy in Virginia and California

  • Adult children of alcoholic, emotionally unavailable and abusive parents.

  • Anxiety and anxious attachment.

  • Codependency, perfectionism and burnout.

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Challenging life transitions: relationships, career, and family.

  • Changing generational patterns that don’t serve you.

  • Managing multicultural dynamics, pressures and expectations.

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma informed care.

process, change, heal

Starting therapy can feel intimidating — which is why finding a therapist you truly connect with is so important. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can get a sense of our fit and feel comfortable before committing to therapy.

I’m currently in-network with several insurance providers in California and Virginia. You can click here to learn more about my rates and insurance options.

kind words from former clients

  • “Working with Paulina has changed my life and helped me function more peacefully on a day-to-day level. She has helped me work through my traumas in a very tangible way, and also has guided me with a gentle validation!”

    -Former client (Google review)

  • “I cannot thank you enough for your support the past few years. Moving to Los Angeles was a pivotal point in my life both professionally and personally. Your wisdom encouraged me to learn more about myself and my relationships. Your empathy allowed me to feel free to do so. 

    Through the chaos, thank you for taking sessions from my car, half lit bedroom, and balcony. I am forever grateful for the work that we did and will carry those lessons throughout my life.”

    -Former client

  • “I really appreciate all the work we have done together and feel like I have made so much progress over the last couple years and cannot thank you enough for everything.”

    -Former client

  • “Paulina is a warm, empathetic & genuine person. I was very nervous to start therapy and was worried it was going to be awkward. But she made the whole process so comfortable. Each session was worth my while & she really helped me navigate. I appreciate her & the huge impact she made in my life. Mental health is super important & I hit the jackpot when searching for a therapist. <3 “

    -Former client (Google review)

ready to get started?

1. book a free consultation

I provide free consultations via Zoom so you can get a better feel for our therapeutic connection. Click here to book yours.

2. schedule your first session

After our consultation, I can verify your insurance benefits (if applicable) and we can schedule your first session.

3. begin healing

We’ll meet once a week to work on your goals and establish a genuine therapeutic connection.

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