Paula Lister , LPC

Paula Lister is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma with 30 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people navigating stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and the process of grieving and loss. Paula centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address life’s challenges.

Clients who choose Paula can expect a supportive partnership that values courage and practical progress. She encourages clients to take the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life and remains present to guide and support them through change. As an LPC, she blends empathic listening with goal-focused strategies to help clients move forward at their own pace.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Remote Care

Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach is skills-focused work that teaches practical strategies for reducing stress, managing anxiety, and improving sleep - these interventions emphasize concrete tools clients can use between sessions.

She also integrates trauma-informed methods to help clients process painful events at a pace that feels safe and manageable, supporting recovery from trauma, abuse, and grief. In family and relationship-focused work, Paula helps improve communication patterns and address relational conflicts that affect daily life and well-being.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula partners with each client to identify goals, preferences, and strengths, then tailors techniques to fit those needs and adjust course as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, chronic illness, or caregiving responsibilities. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect in the format that works best for them and maintain continuity of care across life changes.