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Paulette Jansen

Paulette Jansen, LCSW

Therapist in California

Licensed social worker helping with depression

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About Paulette

Paulette Jansen is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience practicing in California. She focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma. Her work emphasizes building practical coping skills and restoring a sense of self after hard experiences.

She has long experience supporting older adults, first responders, and people who have survived domestic violence or sexual assault. Paulette frames sessions around each person’s real-life concerns. She listens first, then helps set small, doable goals tailored to daily life.

Paulette uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach tools for managing stress and regulating strong emotions. She helps people rebuild self-esteem and find clearer direction when life changes feel overwhelming. Sessions often include learning new ways to respond to triggers and practicing calmer, steadier routines.

The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Paulette encourages questions and adjusts strategies as needs shift. The aim is to leave people with practical skills they can use between sessions.

People come to her when they are recovering from trauma, coping with grief or loss, struggling with persistent low mood, or trying to manage ongoing anxiety. She also supports those sorting out life purpose and identity after big transitions. Her work centers on steady progress and regained confidence.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to Paulette's work. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and emotion regulation strategies to reduce overwhelming anxiety and manage depressive symptoms. This involves concrete exercises and practice that aim to make everyday situations easier to handle.

Another frequent focus is trauma-informed care, which helps people process past harm at a pace that feels manageable. This approach emphasizes safety, pacing, and learning tools to respond differently to reminders of trauma so daily functioning improves.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paulette works with each person to identify what feels useful and adjusts techniques over time based on goals and comfort. She encourages clients to give feedback about what helps and what doesn’t so the work stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or offering alternatives to in-person meetings when needed. Talk with the therapist about how to make sessions fit your daily routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Paulette help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with major life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, domestic violence, first responder issues, life purpose, personality disorders, self-love, and sexual assault and abuse.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Paulette uses a compassionate, collaborative approach that focuses on practical tools. She listens first, then helps set clear, manageable goals suited to daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience as a clinician working with people dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and related concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.

Which languages are offered and are international clients seen?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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