Astrid Strong, MS, LPC,
About Astrid Strong
Paola Strong, LPC-A., is a professional counselor and provides support to adolescents and adults in a talk-therapy setting grounded in a safe space open for personal growth. She enjoys helping others to embark in a journey of awareness, perspective taking, and self discovery. Her current specialties consist of: working with teens and adults on grief and transitions in life, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain challenges. She completed her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas at Dallas. A. Paola Strong is supervised by Shannon Dusza, LPC-S.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Grief & loss
- Ability status
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- LGBTQ+
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Education
- University of North Texas
- The University of Oklahoma
Get Directions
281-819-1566
281-648-2200
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Astrid Strong
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Astrid Strong. You can also call 281-819-1566 to have someone assist you.
Astrid Strong generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 281-819-1566 to find out Astrid Strong's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Astrid Strong:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 281-819-1566 to see how we can help.
Astrid Strong is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Astrid Strong works at the following locations:
Yes, Astrid Strong does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Astrid Strong is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations:
- English
- Spanish