Paula Natalia Otero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
3108 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Suite 4, Washington, DC 20010
Let's Connect (202) 851-2659
Does it ever feel like you’re caught between worlds? Whether you’re adapting to life in a new country, reconciling your family’s expectations with your own, or feeling the weight of being “the first” to figure it all out, life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re an immigrant building a new chapter far from home, a first-gen juggling cultures and identities, or in a relationship trying to navigate your differences while staying connected. You’re doing your best, but inside, the self-doubt, anxiety, and disconnection are exhausting. You’re longing for clarity, connection, and a life that feels like your own.
If you’re nodding along, I see you. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) Latinx therapist, I know how messy life transitions can feel—especially when they involve cultural shifts, identity struggles, or relationship challenges. I specialize in helping individuals and couples untangle anxiety, build confidence, and reconnect with their most authentic selves.
Using a relational psychodynamic and culturally sensitive approach, I work with you to explore these challenges, helping you build a more authentic, intentional, and fulfilling life. Getting started is simple: Call or email me (email is preferred) to schedule your free, no-pressure 15 minute consultation today.
Call or Email Paula Natalia Otero now for a free 15 minute consultation - (202) 851-2659
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $250
Payment Methods
Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa Paula Natalia Otero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 851-2659
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / PRC15016 Paula Natalia Otero
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended University of Buenos Aires, Graduated 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Paula Natalia Otero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 851-2659
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Life Transitions
- Cultural Adjustment or Identity
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Paula Natalia Otero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 851-2659
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Paula Natalia Otero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 851-2659
Groups
Raíces Resilientes
Aunque hayan pasado varios años desde que emigraste, sientes que algo en tu identidad ha cambiado. Experimentas un desarraigo que te dificulta encontrar un sentido de pertenencia. Cuando visitas tu lugar de origen, tampoco te sientes "en casa," como si fueras "ni de aquí, ni de allá." ¿Te gustaría encontrar un espacio seguro donde puedas explorar quién eras, quién eres, y quién quieres ser? A supportive introductory group for immigrants facilitated by Alba Prados, LPC and Paula Otero, LPC.
Expertise
Anxiety
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Art Therapy
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$60-$70
Location
3108 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20010
Email Paula Natalia Otero about this group or call - (202) 851-2659
Location
Primary Location
3108 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest
Suite 4
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 851-2659Email me
Additional Location
10410 Kensington Parkway
Suite 110
Kensington, MD 20895
(202) 851-2659Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Paula Natalia Otero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 851-2659