Paula Cofoni, LICSW, LCDP
At a Glance
- Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, & Families
- Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders
- Integrative & Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Specialties
Substance Use • Co-Occurring Disorders • Family Support • Addiction Recovery • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Accepted Insurances
Blue Cross, Neighborhood Health, United Healthcare, Medicare
Approach to Therapy
Paula Cofoni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional who brings a compassionate, practical, and integrative approach to her work. She supports individuals and families navigating the complexities of substance use and recovery, recognizing that healing often involves addressing both emotional and behavioral patterns.
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, helping individuals build insight, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful, sustainable change. She is particularly attuned to the ways co-occurring mental health conditions can impact recovery and works to address these challenges in a thoughtful and supportive way.
Areas of Expertise
Paula has extensive experience working with substance use disorders and the co-occurring mental health conditions that often accompany them. She works with individuals, children, families, and couples, supporting each through the unique challenges that arise in the context of addiction and recovery.
Her work often includes helping families better understand and navigate the impact of substance use, improving communication, and rebuilding trust within relationships.
Integrative Approach
In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, Paula incorporates alternative and holistic practices into her work. She integrates techniques such as mindfulness, breathing exercises, and yoga-based strategies to support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and overall well-being.
This integrative approach allows clients to develop practical tools they can use both in and outside of sessions to support long-term recovery and resilience.
Background & Experience
Paula earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University and has been practicing as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional for many years.
She has worked across a variety of clinical settings, gaining broad experience supporting individuals and families at different stages of treatment and recovery.