As a licensed therapist serving Pennsylvania, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice centers on empowering clients through trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, with a deep commitment to addressing mental health holistically.
I bring extensive expertise in supporting diverse populations, including young adults, veterans, and individuals experiencing workplace stress, relationship difficulties, and personal identity challenges. My approach integrates compassionate listening with evidence-based strategies to help clients develop resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful personal growth.
My therapeutic work focuses on healing from trauma, managing anxiety and depression, exploring life purpose, and strengthening interpersonal communication. I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals through significant life changes, workplace challenges, and multicultural experiences.
I believe every person has inherent strength and wisdom. My role is to create a supportive, affirming space where you can explore your experiences, develop coping strategies, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA LPC PC007574
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She was absolutely incredible at making me feel comfortable, seen, and understood immediately. I had some trepidation about therapy but was convinced within minutes that it was worth continuing because she created such a safe space where I felt I could actually discuss and get somethin out of it. She is very knowledgeable and warm as well and would 1000% recommend her to my sisters if I could.
Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Paula is open and understanding. She may see you sitting in thought and ask what is going through your mind at that time. She likes to get to the root and have you take her back to the beginning of situations and feelings.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Paula has been extremely supportive, but most importantly, she listens. I do not feel judged, which was a concern of mine, and her suggestions align with my goals. I did not think I was going to find a therapist who would be able to make me feel somewhat comfortable about participating in counseling, but Paula has done that.
Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
My sessions with Paula have been very beneficial. I love the way in which she requests to offer a different perspective in a professional and empathetic way. I feel seen and heard during our conversations. It is also helpful that I leave with “homework” to support me in healing and moving forward.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Patient kind relatable very knowledgeable and helpful .
Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Paula's thought-provoking techniques and exercises COMPLETELY opened my eyes - and, from the very first session at that. She's incredibly patient and is a great listener. I appreciated the way that she guided each session in a way that had them flow organically. I've worked with a lot of therapists before, but with Paula I finally feel like I've found a counselor to help me reach a heightened level of self-discovery.
Written on Oct 08, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes