Vilija Paulius, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Vilija Paulius

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated 2 days ago
5 years in practice

Anxiety, OCD & trauma therapy for people who look fine on the outside — and feel stuck on the inside.

Hi, I'm Vilija (Vee-lee-uh). Most of my clients are capable, thoughtful people who look fine on the outside — and on the inside are anxious, stuck, or exhausted in ways they haven't fully admitted to anyone yet. That's exactly the space I work in. Whether you're carrying past trauma, navigating relationship stress, managing anxiety or OCD, or questioning your identity outside of your achievements, I help you get beneath the surface and actually stay there long enough to heal. I blend CBT and DBT for practical, day-to-day skills with psychodynamic and trauma-informed approaches to address the deeper patterns keeping you stuck. Every session is tailored to you — not a checklist, not a script. Starting therapy, especially when you're used to handling everything alone, takes real courage. If you're ready to feel more supported and genuinely like yourself again, I'd be honored to work with you. Reach out today.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:30 am 7:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am 7:00 pm
Wed
8:30 am 7:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am 7:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am 4:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bullying
  • Career
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Narcissistic Personality
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Athletes
  • Body positivity
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • Professional Healthcare Providers

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Behavior Modification

Treatments

  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Mindfulness Training

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

Up to$300per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – New York
  • Aetna – Florida
  • Aetna – New Jersey
  • Northwell Direct – New Jersey
  • Northwell Direct – New York
  • UHC – New York
  • United HealthCare – Florida
  • UnitedHealthcare – New York
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LMHC

    New York State Department of Education

    016038, New York

  • LMHC

    Florida Department of Health

    TPMC6684, Florida

  • LPC

    37PC01247100, New Jersey

Education

  • New York University

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2023

  • University of South Carolina

    BS (Bachelor of Science), 2021