Paula Mardit , LPC

Paula Mardit, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor practicing in Michigan with 20 years of experience. She holds a B.S. in Special Education from Wayne State University and an M.A. in Counseling from Oakland University, and she combines those academic foundations with long-standing clinical work to support adolescents and adults.

Her therapeutic work centers on cognitive behavioral therapy - a structured, evidence-based approach that examines thoughts and behaviors - and solution-oriented therapy, which emphasizes practical, goal-focused steps. She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, career and workplace issues, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, ADHD, parenting challenges, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and self-esteem struggles.

Paula’s background in special education gives her added perspective on autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, cognitive impairment, and learning disabilities, allowing her to adapt interventions to meet varied learning and processing styles. She typically works with adolescents age 12 and up as well as adults of all ages, and her scheduling includes weekday daytime hours, evening appointments through 8pm EST, and weekend slots between 9am and 2pm EST to accommodate different needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care with Paula Mardit

Paula Mardit uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and related behaviors - an approach that is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on solution-oriented therapy, focusing on small, practical steps and measurable goals to address immediate problems like relationship conflicts, career decisions, or parenting challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors techniques and goals together so the treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Paula is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, school, or caregiving duties, and allow clients to continue consistent care even when routines shift or travel is necessary. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver effective, goal-focused work across a range of concerns.