Pauline Arquero-Canlas , LMHC

Pauline Arquero-Canlas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with four years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She works with individuals and families facing relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, career stress, adjustment difficulties, depression, ADHD, trauma, and various forms of abuse, bringing a respectful and compassionate approach to each therapeutic relationship.

Fluent in English and Tagalog, Pauline tailors conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs of each client, aiming to create a space where people feel genuinely heard and understood. Her practice emphasizes collaboration - she partners with clients to set goals and choose interventions that fit their values and circumstances.

Pauline believes taking the first step toward greater wellbeing takes courage, and she offers steady support throughout the process of healing and growth. Her focus on individualized care helps clients build practical skills, clarify priorities, and move toward a more fulfilling life at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Pauline integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients through a variety of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and goals of work - it is helpful for those seeking empathetic understanding during life transitions, relationship issues, or struggles with self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing practical strategies to change them - it is commonly used for anxiety, panic, and mood-related concerns and for developing coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Pauline collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve, aiming for an approach that feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy with Pauline is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during breaks, or while managing busy family and work responsibilities, so clients can engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily lives.