Paula Mardit , LPC

Paula Mardit is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor practicing in Michigan. As an LPC she is trained and licensed to provide professional mental health counseling, and her national certification reflects an additional credential recognizing her competency in counseling practice.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Wayne State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University. Paula applies evidence-based techniques, with a particular emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-oriented therapy, to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes in their lives.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, divorce, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and career or workplace issues. She specializes in working with adolescents aged 12 and older as well as adults of all ages.

Paula’s background in special education gives her added insight into autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, cognitive impairment, and learning disabilities, allowing her to tailor interventions when those needs are present. She takes a collaborative, goal-focused approach, inviting clients to share what they hope to achieve while helping them identify concrete, achievable steps. In addition to weekday daytime hours, she offers evening appointments until 8pm EST and weekend sessions between 9am and 2pm EST.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Paula commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-oriented therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with sleep or anger by changing thoughts and behaviors. Solution-oriented therapy focuses on identifying strengths, setting clear goals, and building on small, achievable steps to create real-world change, which can be especially useful for career issues, relationship challenges, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made so therapy remains focused and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult. These formats offer flexibility for clients who need evening or weekend times and allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, goal-oriented care across different communication styles.