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Paula Thomas

She/Her
Paula
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Paula believes that the cornerstone of meaningful therapeutic change is the strength of the relationship between therapist and client. Her approach is grounded in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings with acceptance and compassion.

Outside her professional life, Paula is passionate about traveling the world, discovering new sights, and immersing herself in different cultures. These experiences enrich her perspective and enhance her understanding of the diverse backgrounds and experiences clients bring to therapy.

License Information

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(
LCSW
)
#
29517

Location

San Francisco
,
CA

Education and Experience

  • Community Health Care Therapist
  • Oncology Social Worker
  • Therapist and manager in geriatric psychiatric hospital
  • Therapist in Intensive Outpatient Program
  • Master of Social Work
  • Texas A&M University at Commerce, Commerce, TX
  • Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Guidance
  • Texas A&M University at Commerce, Commerce, TX

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Exposure and Reponse Prevention (ERP)
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Substance Use Treatment

Clinical Issues

Anxiety
Bipolar
Borderline Personality Disorder
Hoarding
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Issues
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Psychosis
Sexual Issues
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Substance use
Trauma and PTSD

Specialties

Anger Management
Body Image
Burnout
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Cultural or racial identity
Divorce
Eating Disorders
Exercise
Family Issues
Gender or Sexual Identity
Grief
Imposter Syndrome
Infidelity
Intimate Partner Violence
Men's Issues
Open Relationships/ Polyamory
Relationships
Role Transitions
Self Esteem
Sex/Intimacy
Sexual Assault
Smoking Cessation
Spirtuality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Values and Goals
Weight Management
Women's Issues
Work or Careers