What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.90
Average wait time
4.90
Bedside manner
4.70
“3 hrs after booking, my appointment was confirmed right away. I love how my provider is so friendly but professional. I felt valued, respected and acknowledged when I was opening up to her throughout the entire session. ”
RSLess than 1 month ago
“Paula listened carefully and made the conversation feel natural. I felt respected , heard and not judged throughout the appointment. She is amazing. ”
VLLess than 1 month ago
About Paula Thomas
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Young adults (18-24)
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Families
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Paula Thomas
Ms. Paula Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S) based in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience serving children, adolescents, adults, Veterans, and families. She specializes in biopsychosocial assessments, counseling, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and care coordination, with experience supporting clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
Ms. Thomas uses a compassionate, trauma-informed approach and incorporates evidence-based techniques, including CBT and DBT. She is also experienced in suicide risk assessment, safety planning, clinical supervision, and connecting clients with community resources. She earned her Master of Social Work from Baylor University and is committed to helping clients achieve greater stability and well-being.
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Office location
Paula Thomas, LCSW-S also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Baylor University: Graduate School, Master's in Social Work
- Baylor University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1114657897
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.90
Wait time
4.90
Bedside manner
4.70
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Paula listened carefully and made the conversation feel natural. I felt respected , heard and not judged throughout the appointment. She is amazing.
Less than 1 month agoVL
Excellent provider. 5/5
Less than 1 month agoLS
3 hrs after booking, my appointment was confirmed right away. I love how my provider is so friendly but professional. I felt valued, respected and acknowledged when I was opening up to her throughout the entire session.
Less than 1 month agoRS
Had a positive experience with her. She is knowledgeable, caring & tries to give me better perspective in life. In our session, she listened attentively which is just what I exactly needed at that time! She really helped me a lot.
Less than 1 month agoAK
I left the session feeling motivated, hopeful and a bit relieved. I truly appreciated my Paula’s warmth and expertise. Session was excellent, so worth it and I would gladly recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate and reliable mental health care.
Less than 1 month agoAW
Paula created a welcoming environment for me and took the time to understand my concerns. I felt heard and supported. I enjoyed my session with her so much.
Less than 1 month agoCN
Paula is good. I felt comfortable discussing personal and private concerns with her, I can feel that she listens without giving any judgement. I never felt so relax after talking to her. She was really helpful of my mental need.
Less than 1 month agoJW
I was so nervous for my first appointment, but she instantly made me feel comfortable. My session with her was so helpful.. I felt like someone genuinely cared for my feelings and understands my struggles without judgement. She is so excellent!
Less than 1 month agoDJ
I highly recommend Paula. She is great and patient, and just feels easy to talk to.. I booked another session with her cause I love how our first session went.
Less than 1 month agoAC
I felt like my provider showed genuine care. The session was helpful and gave me a fresh outlook in life. I am grateful for the support & encouragement I received from her.. it felt so real and good as well. My entire experience doing session with her was smooth and comfortable.
Less than 1 month agoDS
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Can I make an appointment with Paula Thomas online?
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What practice does Paula Thomas work with?
Paula Thomas works with Elevated Care Services.
Where is Paula Thomas's office located?
Paula Thomas has 2 office locations in Houston, view full addresses on Paula Thomas's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Paula Thomas?
Paula Thomas frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Paula Thomas on their profile.
What languages does Paula Thomas speak?
Paula Thomas speaks English.
How do patients rate Paula Thomas in reviews?
10 patients have reviewed Paula Thomas. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 4.7/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.9/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.