- psychodynamic ideas
- person centered listening
- cognitive behavioral skills
About Paulina
Paulina Ulano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 22 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Paulina also addresses blended family issues, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and chronic illness-related challenges.
Her sessions are conversational and investigative. She draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at long-term patterns and on person-centered listening to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when practical steps and skills can reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Paulina describes her work as trauma informed. That means she pays attention to how past hurt affects present behavior and relationships. She helps clients name those patterns and try different responses in the moment. This can be useful when someone is dealing with loyalty conflicts, changes in household roles, or difficult interactions with an ex-partner.
Her approach balances reflection with action. Sessions may include talking through painful memories, practicing new ways of communicating, or testing small behavioral changes between meetings. The aim is to make things more manageable week to week.
Paulina provides therapy in English from her New York practice. People interested in starting are asked to use the site matching process to schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used and how online work can fit
Paulina integrates psychodynamic ideas, which look at recurring relationship and behavior patterns to understand how past experiences shape current responses. This can help someone who keeps repeating the same conflicts in a new household or who struggles with loyalty feelings toward children and ex-partners.She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. These techniques are practical and can be used to lower anxiety, improve communication, and build manageable routines in a blended home.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paulina will help clients decide what to focus on based on symptoms, goals, and what feels useful in session. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs shift.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or medical appointments, and they can allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and let them practice new communication skills between meetings in their everyday environment.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to blended households?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and coping with life changes, and specifically lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and inquisitive, combining psychodynamic reflection with person-centered listening and practical cognitive behavioral techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience providing psychotherapy in New York across a range of life and health concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.