Paula Mardit

Paula Mardit is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Michigan. She works with adolescents aged 12 and up and with adults, helping them handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and relationship struggles. Paula also supports people dealing with ADHD, trauma and abuse, sleep or eating concerns, and issues related to women's health and body image.

Paula uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses solution-oriented strategies that focus on small, achievable steps toward immediate goals.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Wayne State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University. More than 20 years of counseling experience and time in special education inform her work with clients who have autism spectrum concerns, ADHD, learning differences, or cognitive impairment.

At the first appointment Paula invites clients to share what they are comfortable with. If someone already has goals, she will work to align sessions to those aims. If a person is unsure, she will help clarify priorities and set concrete, realistic steps to try between visits.

Scheduling includes weekday daytime hours, some evenings up to 8:00 pm Eastern, and limited weekend morning appointments between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm Eastern. She recommends using the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.

How her approaches fit online therapy

Paula uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. That approach often includes setting small practice tasks between sessions to test new skills and reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. She also uses solution-oriented methods that focus on clear, achievable steps to address immediate problems like stress, sleep issues, or parenting challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula works with each person to figure out what methods match their goals, needs, and comfort. She will discuss options and adjust the plan as people learn what helps them most.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around work or family obligations, reduce travel time, or allow for evening and weekend scheduling that matches Paula's hours. Talk with her about practical preferences such as shorter check-ins, availability for later appointments, or how to structure homework between sessions to make therapy work in everyday life.