Paige Achten , LCSW

Paige Achten is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with eight years of experience, including extensive work in healthcare with geriatric patients and their caregivers. She brings focused clinical experience supporting people coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief, and has worked with clients across the lifespan from elementary-aged children to older adults, while her current caseload centers on young adults through older adulthood.

Her practice emphasizes a positive, holistic approach that highlights clients’ strengths and attends to both mind and body. Therapy with Paige is collaborative - clients set their own goals and control the pace of work, and she adapts methods to match each person’s needs. As an LCSW, she holds a professional license in clinical social work and offers skilled, evidence-informed care.

Paige is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and she integrates additional techniques that draw on mindfulness, acceptance, and motivation. The first session focuses on getting to know the client and clarifying therapy goals so subsequent sessions feel purposeful and personalized.

Many people who begin working with Paige report that they were surprised by how easy she is to talk to after struggling to connect with other therapists. She aims to be a calming, supportive presence while also using warmth and humor when appropriate, believing that healing unfolds within the therapeutic relationship and that she will consistently show up as a committed partner in the work.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Paige draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep concerns because it teaches practical skills for managing everyday challenges.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach commonly used for trauma and distressing memories. It helps process past experiences in a way that can reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and their impact on current life.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead, supports self-directed growth, and helps clarify personal goals. This approach is helpful for people seeking a respectful, paced environment to explore change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paige works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current concerns, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limits, and they allow people to receive consistent support from home or other convenient locations.