Paula Lowden, LPC

Paula Lowden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon who helps people navigate grief, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and shifts in self-esteem. She emphasizes clear, practical steps and a calm presence so people feel heard and can begin to move forward.

Paula focuses on everyday problems like loss, life changes, motivation, and confidence. Sessions are set up so clients can talk about hard feelings without judgment. She encourages small, doable goals that fit into a person's life and values.

Her approach blends acceptance and commitment ideas with client-centered listening and existential reflection. That means conversations cover what matters most to the person and how they want to live, not only symptom checklists. Paula also uses motivational interviewing to help people find the drive to try new ways of coping.

She has 14 years of experience working with common life transitions and stressors, including caregiver strain, cancer-related issues, and concerns that arise in midlife. She pays attention to how aging and geriatric issues can affect relationships, roles, and purpose.

Paula invites people to take a first step even if it feels hard. She asks questions, listens closely, and helps shape a plan that matches each person's values and day-to-day demands.

How Paula’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Paula uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values. ACT is useful for coping with loss, life transitions, and struggles with motivation because it focuses on meaningful goals rather than only symptoms.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy which emphasizes active listening and a nonjudgmental stance. That approach supports people who need a space to process grief, doubts about parenting, or questions about life purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will talk with each person about their needs and goals and will suggest ways of working that fit those priorities. She sees therapy as a collaborative process where the plan can change as progress is made.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, for shorter check-ins during a work break, or when in-home travel is difficult. Ask about current session options and scheduling to make sure the plan matches daily routines and goals.