Paige Achten , LCSW

Paige Achten is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. She has extensive background working in healthcare settings with geriatric patients and caregivers, and she regularly supports people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. Her caseload has included clients across the lifespan - from elementary-aged children to older adults - with a current focus on young adults through older adulthood.

Paige emphasizes a positive, holistic approach that highlights each client’s strengths while attending to both mental and physical aspects of well-being. Therapy with her is collaborative; clients set the goals and pace, and she tailors interventions to match individual needs. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and she integrates techniques rooted in mindfulness, acceptance, and motivation to support progress.

The first session centers on understanding a client’s concerns and goals for therapy. Paige aims to create a calm, approachable presence and values humor as part of the therapeutic relationship. She believes healing occurs through strong therapeutic connection and consistently shows up for clients as their therapist.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Paige draws on several evidence-informed approaches to help clients work through difficult emotions and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learning practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often helpful for people with trauma and abuse histories. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes mindfulness and values-driven action - helping clients accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paige works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most effective for them, adapting methods over time so therapy reflects each person’s needs. This partnership helps clarify what techniques are most helpful and when to shift strategies.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access regular support without travel, fit sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can provide the same focused interventions in these formats, making therapy more accessible and adaptable to individual routines.