Paula Knighton, LPC
Virginia · 25 years in practice
Paula Knighton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 25 years of clinical experience.
License and registration
- LPC, Virginia
- 0701005340 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1407196769 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Paula
Paula Knighton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through addictions, and cope with trauma and abuse. Paula also supports issues like self-esteem, motivation, relationship struggles, grief, and sleep problems.
Her style is straightforward and person-centered. She aims to make people feel heard and accepted so they can speak honestly about hard things.
Background and approach
Sessions are meant to be a place for steady, nonjudgmental conversation and practical next steps. Paula uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to clarify and respond to strong emotions, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing techniques when those fit the goals. People often come with big life changes, chronic stress, or concerns about mood and relationships. Paula works with a wide range of issues including ADHD, bipolar concerns, substance use, grief, career stress, and caregiving strain.
She also supports people facing chronic pain, aging questions, and financial or legal stressors. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Paula’s schedule includes weekday evenings and some Saturday hours; lateness of 15 minutes or more requires rescheduling.
To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that fits.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Paula lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Paula names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Paula’s Approaches Work Online
Paula uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and respond to intense feelings in the moment. EFT helps when emotional reactions get in the way of feeling close to others or of managing daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing compulsive behaviors.Choosing an approach is a shared decision. Paula will talk with each person about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust as needed. She works collaboratively to find what helps most, combining emotion-focused work with practical skills when that fit feels right.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for emotional work and skill practice. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into evenings or busy days without extra travel.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Paula help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Other common concerns include depression, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, career stress, and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is person-centered and direct. She creates space for honest conversation and focuses on practical steps alongside emotional work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with diverse mental health and life concerns.
Where is Paula licensed and located?
Paula is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and provides services from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Paula?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the posted availability.
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