Paula Lister , LPC

Paula Lister is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Oklahoma with 30 years of professional experience. She has supported people dealing with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and the difficult process of coping with grief and loss.

Paula works from a strengths-based perspective, holding the view that each person is the expert of their own story and possesses resources that can help them overcome challenges. She recognizes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she is available to provide steady, nonjudgmental support throughout that process.

In sessions Paula focuses on helping clients identify and build on their strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and pursue meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them. Her goal is to create a collaborative space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Paula draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One common approach she uses focuses on teaching practical coping skills and ways of reframing unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce stress and improve mood - this can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and daily stressors. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, providing gentle, paced strategies to process traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact on functioning and relationships. A third area of focus is grief-focused support, which helps people navigate loss, make meaning, and find ways to adapt while honoring what they have lost.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula collaborates with clients to determine the techniques that best match their goals, values, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine methods to meet each client's unique situation.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to attend sessions from home, work, or while managing health and mobility challenges. These options support flexible scheduling, continuity of care, and the ability to engage in therapy in ways that fit a client's life and comfort level.