Paula D. Atkinson, LCSW, LICSW, E-RYT 500
Licensed Psychotherapist | Virtual Therapy Sessions Available
Contact Information
📍 Now Based in California — Offering Virtual Sessions Only
📞 Phone: 202-215-8356
📧 Email: pauladatkinson@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.pauladatkinson.com
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📘 Facebook: facebook.com/pauladatkinson
📷 Instagram: @pauladatkinson
About Paula
Paula Atkinson is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist offering virtual therapy services.
Paula works with couples struggling with relational issues and individuals wanting to reduce anxiety, depression, and grief.
Paula primarily works with clients from the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as young adults, couples, and anyone seeking internal freedom and emotional expansion.
She is licensed to practice in California, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, and brings a unique blend of liberation psychology, somatic therapy, expressive arts, transpersonal, queer, and eco-psychological approaches into her practice.
Paula is a proud member of:
- The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)
- The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- The California Society for Clinical Social Work
Teaching and Advocacy
For over a decade, Paula taught Weight & Society at George Washington University, a course exploring body justice, cultural myths about health, and the social marginalization of large-bodied individuals.
🎧 Listen to Paula’s Podcast
“What If Nothing Is Wrong With You?”
Explore transformative conversations on healing, liberation, and self-acceptance.
📺 Watch on YouTube
The feedback I receive most from clients is that my style is comfortable, warm, compassionate, and authentic.