Paula Savarese, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 17 years in practice

Paula Savarese is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149027586 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1356153829 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 17
Languages: English

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About Paula

Paula Savarese is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and big life changes. She speaks English and draws on 17 years of clinical experience to guide conversations and practical steps. Paula aims to make the first steps feel manageable and supportive for visitors who are unsure where to begin.

Paula creates an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Background and approach

She focuses on listening first and then shaping a plan that fits each person's situation and goals. Sessions emphasize clear, achievable steps rather than abstract ideas. Her work centers on helping people cope with day-to-day anxiety and the fallout from past trauma.

Paula offers tools for managing stress and for repairing or navigating difficult relationships. She also helps people adjust to life transitions and find routines that reduce overwhelm. Across sessions she balances practical strategies with emotional support.

Expect conversations that are straightforward and aimed at actionable changes. Paula encourages small steps that build confidence over time. Clients connect with Paula by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability.

Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and sessions can be arranged in formats that suit different needs and schedules.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Paula lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Approaches and how online therapy fits your life

Paula uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and recovery. One common approach she uses centers on teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to reduce overwhelm. These tools help people regain control of daily routines and lower reactivity.

Another approach emphasizes working through trauma and abuse by carefully processing distressing memories and building safety skills. The work moves at a pace the client can tolerate and pairs emotional processing with tangible strategies for managing triggers and improving sleep, mood, or relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula works with each person to identify goals, tries techniques that match those goals, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most. Together they decide which methods to keep using and which to change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have conversation with visual cues, phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break, live chat allows for typed check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help clients fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Paula commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The style is straightforward and supportive, focusing on listening, practical steps, and making manageable changes over time.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 17 years of experience working in clinical settings and with clients on a range of concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription that may be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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