Paige Achten, LCSW

Paige Achten is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and trauma. She centers sessions on each person’s goals and pace, aiming to make therapy approachable and understandable. Many clients find her calm manner and straightforward communication helpful when talking about difficult topics.

She brings eight years of clinical experience, including time working in healthcare with older adults and caregivers. That background informs how she addresses aging issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and other medical-related concerns. Her work also includes support for body image, relationship difficulties, and changes that come with life transitions.

Paige uses practical methods that help people notice their thoughts, manage strong feelings, and try small experiments between sessions. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, acceptance-based ideas, and emotionally focused techniques, and she also uses EMDR when appropriate. Sessions involve clear steps, gentle questioning, and collaborative planning rather than abstract theory.

The first visit is an opportunity to set goals and figure out what feels useful. Paige aims to be a steady presence and to bring some calm and humor into the process. She works with each person to track progress and adjust plans as needed.

Therapy is offered in English and is provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She practices in Texas and holds the LCSW credential, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Paige commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values and practical steps to move toward a meaningful life, even with difficult thoughts or feelings.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy ideas, which prioritize listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients can set their own goals. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - the therapist and client talk about goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging offer brief, flexible support between sessions or for people who prefer written reflection. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while using the methods that best match each person’s needs.