Paula demonstrates a systemic and holistic approach to living and understanding life. She builds rapport easily and exhibits a very comfortable and non-judgmental demeanor. Paula’s keen intuition and analytical skills combined with her empathetic and compassionate nature make her a thoughtful and tactful interventionist. By uncovering patterns and gently posing deep and provoking questions, Paula helps to expose the next steps needed for individuals to move forward on their own personal journey.
Paula operates from a client-centered, strengths-based and values-driven perspective, working to clarify values and priorities while building on personal strengths. Paula also strives to help people become more congruent internally and externally. She is highly intelligent, organized and articulate. Paula is professional, yet maintains a humble sincerity that makes her endearing and safe. She is a natural therapist, an amazing educator, and a genuine human being.
Highlighted Trainings:
- Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP) Training Course: Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals
- Neuroscience & Yoga in the Treatment of Trauma: Mind/Body Interventions for Attachment, Mood, & Self-Regulation
- Food and Mood: A Therapist’s Guide to The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health
- Psychedelics in Therapy: MDMA, Psilocybin, Ketamine, Micro-Dosing & More
- Nutritional Treatments to Improve Mental Health Disorders: Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar & ADHD
- Expressive Therapies for Kids: An Art, Music, Play and Drama Toolbox for School-Based Counseling
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Mediation Training (Brown County Mediation Center)
- Family Systems, Organizational Development Collective and Leadership Bootcamp (Utech Group)
- Disclosing Vulnerability Outside the Therapy Room
- Polyvagal Theory: Pathways to Stillness with Deb Dana
- Intro to Art as a Soul Language
- Coherent Body: 3 Keys to Unlock your Stressed Body & find your Anchor
- Commune’s 7-Day Wellness Summit
- Meditative Painting to Heal your Life
- Qigong: The 8 Brocades
Scope of Practice:
- Trauma/PTSD
- Mood Disorders/Anger
- Behavioral Issues
- Stress Management
- Parental Coaching
- Relationship Issues
- Communication & Boundaries
- Life Coaching
- Mindfulness
- Spiritual/Existential Counseling
- Self Esteem & Confidence Building
- Positive Psychology
- Systemic/Family Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Strengths-Based/Solution Focused Therapy
- Brainspotting Levels 1 & 2
- Mind-Body Work