About Pauline
Pauline Pernini is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New Jersey with 29 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, and struggles with self-esteem. Pauline also supports clients facing relationship concerns and major life changes.
She believes clients know their own stories and brings a strengths-based view to sessions. That means she looks for what is already working and builds on those abilities.
How Pauline works
Pauline invites people to take small, practical steps toward feeling better and more confident. In sessions she emphasizes support and empowerment. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on realistic actions that can be tried between meetings.
She treats motivation and confidence as skills that can be developed rather than traits you either have or don’t. Pauline aims for clear, understandable guidance instead of jargon. She works at a steady pace and meets people where they are.
Her goal is to help clients handle current problems while strengthening coping for future challenges. Her practice centers on real-world tools for everyday life. That can include ways to reduce anxiety in the moment, rebuild self-esteem, and manage changes related to work or relationships.
Pauline offers a calm, encouraging presence while clients take steps toward a happier, more satisfying life.
What Pauline works with
The areas below are the ones Pauline selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 29 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Jersey |
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Online support options
Approaches and online therapy options that fit your life
Pauline uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and building skills. One common approach emphasizes helping people manage anxiety with step-by-step strategies for calming the body and shifting unhelpful thoughts. This approach is useful for immediate stress relief and reducing worry over time. Another approach centers on strengthening self-esteem and motivation by identifying personal strengths, setting small achievable goals, and practicing new behaviors. That work helps people regain confidence and make steady progress toward life goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Pauline will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest options. She collaborates with clients to try methods that feel useful and adjusts the plan based on what is helping.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls let people use visual cues and have more in-depth conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits into a work break. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical change.
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