Paulina Ulano, LCSW-R

Paulina Ulano is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of practice in New York. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and major life changes. Her approach aims to create a steady, attentive space for someone who is overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.

Paulina blends techniques from psychodynamic work, trauma-informed care, person-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral ideas. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, naming difficult feelings, and trying practical steps that can change everyday behavior. She keeps the pace guided by each person's needs and tolerance for change.

Her style is warm and supportive, yet curious. She asks questions to uncover the story behind symptoms and to spot repeated patterns that get in the way of feeling better. The work includes talking through past experiences and testing new ways of coping in the present.

Paulina has long experience with issues linked to aging and caregiving, chronic illness and pain, attachment concerns, and the stresses that come with immigration or cultural adjustment. She also addresses communication problems, separation and divorce, and isolation or loneliness.

People who seek practical tools will find cognitive-behavioral ideas used alongside deeper exploration of life history. Those dealing with trauma will be offered a trauma-informed stance that prioritizes safety and pacing. The aim is to help people find clearer choices and more manageable daily routines.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Paulina uses a mix of psychodynamic ideas and cognitive behavioral approaches in her work. Psychodynamic work looks at repeated patterns and past relationships to understand current struggles, which can help with long-running mood or attachment issues. Cognitive behavioral ideas focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depression.

She also takes a trauma-informed approach, which means paying attention to pacing, safety, and what feels manageable for each person. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals and preferences and choose methods that fit the person's needs and pace.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into busy days and helpful for maintaining continuity of care when travel or caregiving gets in the way. Online work can make shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions more practical, and it can let someone continue therapy even with health or mobility limits. Discuss scheduling and any practical needs with the therapist when you match so you can find a setup that fits your life.