Vilija Paulius, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Your story is unlike anyone else's  and the way you heal should be too. Whether you're caught in cycles of anxiety, struggling with OCD, carrying the weight of past trauma, or navigating the complicated terrain of relationships and family dynamics, you deserve support that actually meets you where you are. Not a generic approach. Not a one-size-fits-all plan. Something real, and something built around you. I'm Vilija Paulius, LMHC, and I work with adults facing some of life's most challenging and disorienting moments. My approach is integrative by design  I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy, combining insight-oriented exploration with practical, skills-based tools you can use well beyond our sessions together. We'll look at how your past experiences are shaping your present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and we'll work together to shift the patterns that are keeping you stuck. What that looks like in practice is a space that's both honest and compassionate  where we can get curious about what's really going on beneath the surface while also building the concrete skills that strengthen your confidence and resilience day to day. Growth and healing aren't always linear, but every step forward counts, and I'll be alongside you for all of them. You don't have to feel whole to start. You just have to be willing to take one step  and we'll build from there.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship challenges, and family dynamics in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Using an integrative blend of CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches, our work is tailored to your unique needs, history, and goals  balancing deep self-exploration with practical skill-building. Starting therapy can feel like a big leap, but it doesn't have to be. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and let's take that first step together. On a personal note when I am not in session you might find me rating the latest NYC restaurant find. I love tracking down the best pasta or soup dumplings in the city.