Paulette Plummer , LCSW, LISW-CP

Paulette Plummer is a licensed therapist based in North Carolina with 26 years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and an LISW-CP, which denotes a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice. Her work centers on helping clients manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and family issues, and find practical ways to cope with mood disorders, grief, trauma, and major life changes.

Paulette practices with a culturally responsive, client-centered approach that recognizes the impact of multicultural concerns, marginalization, and identity on mental health. She focuses on strengthening communication, reducing isolation and shame, and building resilience through clearer self-understanding and tailored coping strategies. Her areas of specialty include parenting and family dynamics, adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, anger and impulsivity, ADHD and mood disorders, and challenges related to immigration, discrimination, and prejudice. Paulette offers a steady, empathetic presence and professional guidance for those seeking support with emotional healing and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Paulette Plummer commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own goals and insights - it is useful for building self-understanding, improving communication, and healing from shame or isolation. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, mood symptoms, and stress-related behaviors. She also uses motivational interviewing when people are weighing change - this approach helps clarify personal values and build motivation for steps like improving relationships, managing substance use, or tackling lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paulette works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Paulette is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access support from home or on the go. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and ways to communicate, so individuals can choose formats that fit their routines and comfort while working with a licensed professional.