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Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW
Photo of Paula D Atkinson, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Paula D Atkinson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(213) 566-3719
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My goal for every one of my clients is peace, freedom and sanity. For over a decade, I have helped clients who suffer from depression and anxiety, relationship strife, self doubt and the deep despair that results from living in a society that worships perfection, productivity, restriction, and rigidity. ​ My passion is working with those who suffer from a history of dieting, disordered eating, food obsession, and body hatred. The treatment I provide is Body Justice-focused, weight neutral, and anti-diet. I am an IFS-trained therapist, our work together will be warm, playful, transformative, grounding, and fun!
I am licensed in California, Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Please visit www.pauladatkinson.com
Starting therapy or coming back to it can be intimidating. I offer an open heart and a compassionate ear to the truth of your experience. You are in charge of our work together, you are driving the bus. I'm here to remind you of your resilience, your deep knowing, your beauty, and that nothing was ever wrong with you in the first place.
Call or Paula D Atkinson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (213) 566-3719

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Los Angeles, CA 90039

(213) 566-3719

Washington, DC 20037

I am currently seeing clients on-line only. I hope to start offering in-person sessions in Palm Springs soon.
I specialize in Eating Disorders and LGBTQ+ 
$225 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Hi! I'm Paula!
Paula D Atkinson
Let's Connect (213) 566-3719
Photo of Paula D Atkinson, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Los Angeles, CA 90039

(213) 566-3719

Washington, DC 20037

I am currently seeing clients on-line only. I hope to start offering in-person sessions in Palm Springs soon.
I specialize in Eating Disorders and LGBTQ+ 
$225 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Hi! I'm Paula!
Paula D Atkinson

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $295
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Check, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
"
As an "out-of-network" provider, I collect fees then provide a monthly superbill by email which is all you need to submit for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 566-3719
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Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW
"
As an "out-of-network" provider, I collect fees then provide a monthly superbill by email which is all you need to submit for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 566-3719
Photo of Paula D Atkinson, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC50079961 Paula D Atkinson
    License state differs from primary location state.
  • In Practice for 13 Years
  • License: National Yoga Alliance E-RYT500 / 2003
  • Certificate from Boulder Psychic Institute N/A / 2022
  • Attended Hunter College School of Social Work, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2011
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (213) 566-3719
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Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (213) 566-3719
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Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Eating Disorders
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Hatred, Self Hatred
  • Body Image, Exercise Compulsion, Food Obsession
  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who struggle with feeling safe and relaxed on the planet, in their bodies and within an insane and demanding culture. Mostly, I love working clients who suffer from body hatred and a history of dieting and food complications. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of rumination and suffering within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 566-3719
Photo of Paula D Atkinson, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW
"
I work with clients who struggle with feeling safe and relaxed on the planet, in their bodies and within an insane and demanding culture. Mostly, I love working clients who suffer from body hatred and a history of dieting and food complications. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of rumination and suffering within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 566-3719
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Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW

2 Endorsements

Lisa Kays
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Paula's optimism, hope, and high energy are contagious and are no doubt of great benefit to those she works with. I highly recommend her as a therapist and a collaborating clinician.
Suzanne Koopmans
Suzanne Koopmans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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I find Internal Family Systems approaches, coupled with infinite permission and compassion to be the most powerful combination, no matter anyone's official diagnosis. I bring an eclectic tool kit to my work with clients, most important of which are warmth, amusement, acceptance and loving curiosity.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 566-3719
Photo of Paula D Atkinson, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW
"
I find Internal Family Systems approaches, coupled with infinite permission and compassion to be the most powerful combination, no matter anyone's official diagnosis. I bring an eclectic tool kit to my work with clients, most important of which are warmth, amusement, acceptance and loving curiosity.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 566-3719
Photo of Paula D Atkinson, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

Los Angeles, CA 90039

(213) 566-3719

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Washington, DC 20037

(213) 566-3719

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I am currently seeing clients on-line only. I hope to start offering in-person sessions in Palm Springs soon.
Call for a free consultation now - (213) 566-3719
Photo of Paula D Atkinson, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW
"
I am currently seeing clients on-line only. I hope to start offering in-person sessions in Palm Springs soon.
Call for a free consultation now - (213) 566-3719
Photo of Paula D Atkinson, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW