Paulina Ulano, LCSW-R

Paulina Ulano is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and major life changes. She practices in New York and brings 22 years of clinical experience to sessions. Her manner is warm and supportive, and she keeps the work focused on what a person needs in the moment.

Paulina uses a mix of psychodynamic ideas, trauma-informed care, person-centered work, and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she pays attention to patterns from the past, listens for how trauma affects day-to-day life, centers each person’s experience, and uses practical strategies for coping and behavior change. Conversations are inquisitive and collaborative rather than prescriptive.

Sessions generally involve talking through current struggles, noticing repeated reactions, and trying small changes to test what helps. She also addresses longer-term themes such as attachment, loss, and identity when those come up. Practical concerns like caregiving stress, chronic illness, and isolation are included in the work.

Paulina has worked with people facing multicultural and immigration-related stressors and supports those wrestling with relationship breakdowns, blended family concerns, and communication problems. Her approach aims to balance emotional exploration with concrete tools for managing symptoms.

People who prefer a thoughtful, curious therapist may find her style accessible. Prospective clients should confirm session logistics when booking and can expect a collaborative plan shaped by their goals and circumstances.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Paulina integrates psychodynamic ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques in her work. Psychodynamic ideas involve tracing patterns from earlier relationships and past experiences to understand current reactions. This can help when repeated emotional patterns cause distress. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

She also uses trauma-informed principles, which means paying attention to how past harm affects a person now and moving at a pace that feels manageable. Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process; the therapist and client work together to test what fits the client’s goals, needs, and comfort level over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into busy days. Online options can make it simpler to keep regular appointments around work, caregiving, or health appointments. Confirm the specific session options offered before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted and can choose what aligns with your routine.