Hello! My name is Paula Peterson. I have been a practicing counselor since 2007. I am licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin and Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New Hampshire. I am grateful that you are reading my profile and if you connect to what I am sharing, please contact me.
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I chose the counseling field because of seeing the power of being vulnerable with the struggles of our lives and being cared for in that vulnerability. I know that our mental health is just as important as taking care of the other aspects of ourselves. I obtained a degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of Wisconsin-Stout. I have practiced in a day treatment and outpatient setting. I have worked successfully with adults and adolescents. I bring to my practice the belief that we as humans have in us, an innate ability to work through life's struggles. I seek to tap into that ability within our counseling relationship. I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, self worth and self esteem, life transitions, grief and loss, and anger management. I also enjoy working with addictions, depression and spiritual struggles.
Lastly, if what I have shared fits for you, please reach out. I look forward to getting to know you and walking with you at this time in your journey. If what I have shared does not fit, I hope you are able to find a good fit for you and your needs.
Professional experience
16 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Codependency, Communication problems, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging
License information
WI LPC 3934-125
NH LCMHC 3556
Reviews
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Paula has an amazing gift to help me see my concerns from a completely different perspective. Just by shifting the lens from which I view things, she has helped me to see possibilities where I could see none. She listens intently and her responses are unique and always applicable to the issue at hand. I love that she is not hesitant to offer a contrary view, rather than just reflecting back what I am saying. I have learned so much about my emotions and how to process in a healthy way, by working with Paula.
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Paula has helped me and guided me through some of the hardest moments in my life, it has giving me the strength to not give up and continue to push trough.
Written on Aug 13, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Paula is an amazing therapist! She listens and validates and also challenges me. She is very prompt to reply to messages and I have grown so much with her guidance.
Written on Jul 12, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Paula has been very helpful showing me methods to manage the issues that I brought up to her. I came to better help to work on some anger issues that arose after my brother passed. I also suffered from depression and feelings of inadequacy and trouble developing new friendships and developing a closer relationship with my adult daughter. I now have a much closer, satisfying relationship with her, and some girlfriends.
I have learned to feel my emotions and let them flow through me instead of pushing them down and avoiding them. I feel like I have learned strategies to help me be successful in all areas of my life.
I will choose to engage with Paula in the future if I feel myself slipping away from the growth I have achieved in the time we have worked together.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and adhd
I am so grateful to have found a therapist I can trust to be vulnerable with and not feel judged for my inadequacies. Paula is sincere and kind and takes the time to ask questions to really understand what I am going through . I appreciate Paula’s insight and expertise and genuine caring. Paula also keeps in close touch, and responds quickly when I am going through a tough situation. I couldn’t ask for a better therapist.
Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Paula is awesome! She is very real and caring!
Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
Paula has literally changed my life for the better. I am eternally grateful God crossed our paths 7 years ago!
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Paula has been so wonderful to work with! She is very easy to talk to and creates a safe space to talk.
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Paula is very compassionate. She gives me space to share what’s on my mind and gives me valuable insight in ways that I can process and use.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Paula is a very unique therapist. She’s the perfect balance of compassion, thoughtfulness, insight, While having the ability to challenge and be direct.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
She responds how an actual person would, not just the “uh huh how did that make you feel?” Over and over again, she validates what you’re going through and genuinely listens while giving you tools to help you in your day to day life.
Written on Oct 06, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Paula has been a wise and wonderful co-collaborator in my healing journey! She is a special person who really listens and really cares. I cannot recommend her highly enough! 10 out of 10 stars!
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
She is an amazing listener and gives great coping mechanisms that personally work for me. I would 100% recommend her to anybody in need!
Written on Aug 31, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Paula is a wonderful therapist and I have improved so much since working with her.
Written on Jun 13, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve worked with Paula for a few years. She is so empathetic, yet gives me challenging things to think about to help me grow & become a better version of myself. I’m so appreciative of her!
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 4 years and 4 months
Paula is extremely professional and has been immensely helpful in my therapy journey. I would recommend Paula to ANYONE, and she has helped me in so many ways. If you’re looking for a therapist - SHE IS IT!!!
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Paula is an excellent therapist- she is patient, empathetic, uplifting, and thoughtful. She worked with me during a very hard time in my life and after 10 months I feel like a different person. I cannot recommend her enough!
Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Paula is incredible. I recommend her and betterhelp as a whole frequently.
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wonderful caring and always knows how to help. She’s the BEST!
Written on Dec 24, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 years and 9 months
Paula is one of the best gifts I have given myself. I can’t imagine this past year without her!
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Paula continues to be an excellent therapist. I would recommend her and betterhelp without hesitation.
Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
I have been seeing Paula for a very long time through many seasons of my life. She has always been supportive and helpful and helps me to get back in the right frame of mind.
Written on Sep 09, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Paula has been extremely supportive and responsive when I need her. She has helped me work through some of the biggest changes in my life. Highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 28, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Paula is absolutely wonderful! I’ve been to 7 different therapists in my lifetime and Paula far surpasses my experiences with any of them.
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Paula has been extremely helpful during a time that I really needed someone. She listens and offers helpful feedback. She's flexible and gets back to my messages really quickly. Paula is great!!
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Paula has been amazing very professional, and yet caring. Because of this I've been able to get the help needed in this season of life. Truly this app and therapist has been a gift for me.
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks
I just started therapy with Paula, but I can tell you that she is there for her patients in all capacities. I feel very comfortable with her. Facing my mental health right now seems possible with Paula.
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Paula has been an amazing benefit for me. She takes the time to truly learn about you, allows you to talk, communicate and ask questions that result in a deep understanding and road map towards in my case an understanding, knowledge and path towards healing and preparation for a better overall quality of life.
Paula has the experience, knowledge and compassion to have a wonderful impact on your life.
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
On the eve of Thanksgiving I would like to express my gratitude for Paula. She is the first therapist I have had who brings life giving words and real healing in my life. She is very wise and really listens and understands me and uses tools that are very effective for me. I am grateful for Paula!
Written on Nov 24, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning addictions
I would recommend Paula as a therapist to anyone who is looking for someone to talk to about any anger issues that they might have. She finds ways to help you over come any obstacles you are having. Gives you great ideas to use and follows up in the next session to see how and if it work for you. once again I would recommend her to anybody.
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Paula’s support and counseling has been life giving. She is a gifted therapist that listens without judgement, teaches patiently, and asks questions that allow me to figure things out in my own time. I have greatly appreciated her wisdom and expertise and would recommend her to anyone interested in therapy.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and parenting issues
Paula is both affable & professional. She’s always up to speed and doesn’t require being brought back up to speed regarding my situation. She’s excellent about gently checking in with ideas and opportunities without putting any pressure on me. I’m very pleased with her as a therapist.
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
I was unsure about going to therapy, not knowing if I would be able to really open up to someone but Paula made me feel very comfortable to openly share. She provides a safe space to talk and has great insight on situations. She also shares great resources throughout the week with me. I’ve grown and healed so much in my last six months of therapy. I’m very thankful for Paula.
Written on Jun 11, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
I am so glad that Paula and I connected. Her energy is contagious, she's a great listener, she follows up after each appointment and asks how I'm doing, and I can feel the genuine care for my soul. I love the homework that I am assigned. It is very relevant to what I talk about and helps me work through my issues when she's not available. I look forward to seeing her face every week! Thank you, Paula, for being a bright light in this brutaful world!
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
She is the best. If you can snag her, you are a fortunate person indeed!
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 2 months
Paula has been a Godsend to me. She validates my struggle, while challenging me to see things from a different perspective. She gives insight into issues that I have never known, and it has allowed me to find freedom to be me, to love others, and enjoy life in ways I have never been able to before. I am very thankful for her!
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Paula has been amazing. I was scared and reluctant to seek out therapy. She has been kind and patient with me. I never thought I would open up as much as I have. It has truly been life changing.
Written on Apr 17, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She really cares about how I’m doing and works her hardest to work with me to get me the help I need when I need it.
Written on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I have been meeting with Paula for the last six months and it has without a doubt changed my life for the better. Paula has helped me process a lot of difficult scenarios in my life that have been incredibly beneficial. She has also helped me grow as a person in more ways than I can list. I could not recommend her enough!
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Paula is wonderful! I'm so grateful to have her walk awith me in this journey.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am very happy that I found Paula. She is very understanding. Her voice feels like a warm hug.
She has a perfect balance between helping you be comfortable but still challenging you to grow.
Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Paula is great! I feel as though I've been able to make a lot of progress working with Paula these last couple months. I really appreciate her expertise and resource recommendations.
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I love my sessions with Paula, she has helped me learn so much about myself.
Written on Nov 19, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Paula is an excellent therapist. She excels in listening and helping me solve my concerns. She offers great advice, and challenges me when I need it! I recommend her over and over again.
Written on Nov 11, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Absolutely amazing, always made sure I knew I was heard, that my feelings were "normal". Always had articles and techniques for me to try and help myself. Always happy to see or hear from me. Only left cause I lost my job, but I'd chose her again in an instant
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigu
Paula is incredibly skilled at both allowing time in silence and offering ideas for discussion. I'm very grateful to have her guidance.
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Paula is an awesome counselor! She helped me learn so many things about my life that I hadn't realized prior to beginning our therapy together. She's one of the best therapists I've ever seen. Highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I have seen Paula for years. She has been incredibly helpful to me. I don't know what I would have done without her! Respectful, brilliant, kind, funny. I love her.
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 4 months
Paula always listens to me and responds to all of the things that I share with her. She has a lot of wisdom to guide healing but always gives space for me to heal the way that I want and need to heal. She's always believing in me and my potential and is there for the messy parts. She is an expert on what it takes to heal the body and work through trauma...which has been my biggest thing. I have a lot of trauma and some things that I don't even remember, and through working with her, I trust that my body will tell the story and bring me into the lifelong healing that I have been searching for. I highly recommend Paula and BetterHelp because there are real experts working on this platform.
Written on Aug 28, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Paula is amazing!!! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is going through a challenging season! I have never been to counseling before so I was pretty hesitant. I was also a little nervous about not doing it in person, I was unsure if I'd really be able to build that strong connection. Only a few weeks in and I can say, Paula has exceeded my expectations! She is everything I was looking for in a couselor; kind, respectful, empathetic, compassionate, and just genuinely cares about my feelings and struggles. I am so thankful a friend recommended BetterHelp and I found Paula as a couselor. Thank you so much Paula, for being who you are!
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Paula is amazing and has made me feel so comfortable opening up, which isn't easy. She makes it professionally while still feeling like a friendly conversation. I went through a couple counselors before her and it's like a 360 degree difference. Very happy.
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Paula is a great therapist. She understands my needs and my struggles. She helps encourage me to be the best me.
Written on Jun 28, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Paula is great it’s nice to be able to talk someone without bias she helps me realize things about myself without really saying much she just analyses my thoughts and points out the main idea she doesn’t try to persuade my ideas or thoughts. She is great
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks
amazing wholesome woman. she has a beautiful soul who has helped me so much. i was always hesitant about therapy but she makes it so easy.
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I had an immediate connection with Paula. She really cares about addressing things that I would like to talk about, and she’s extremely supportive and has made counseling a wonderful experience!
Written on Mar 30, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Paula has been very helpful and responsive for me. I feel she understands my areas of concern and helps me address them with practical ideas. She is compassionate and respectful, and I feel very much at ease with her.
Written on Mar 01, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Paula is extremely helpful and professional, easy to talk to, and very understanding. She has already helped me process alot of my emotions in just a few weeks.
Written on Feb 06, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Paula is awesome! Kind, compassionate, flexible and offers sound advice. I actually see her as a counsellor and a life coach and am so grateful I get to check in with her every week.
Written on Sep 26, 2020 after therapy with Paula for 8 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Absolutely amazing! She’s helped me a ton
Written on Aug 01, 2020 after therapy with Paula for 4 months
Paula is fantastic. She will find opportunities to expand your thinking and creative ways to cope and work through life’s challenges.
Written on Jun 16, 2020 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve had one other counselor through my college’s health and wellness center, and both he and Paula were really good listeners. They both make an effort to understand my problems, which is why I would suggest to anyone that they should find a counselor.
The reason I really appreciate Paula’s work is that she is very knowledgeable and creative in the way she gives guidance and resources for my concerns. I was worried about finding a counselor through betterhelp because I didn’t know the qualifications and expertise of who I’d be paired with. I had no reason to be worried.
Paula’s given me so many resources for finding guidance in my worries and concerns, and I’m beyond appreciative.
Written on May 14, 2020 after therapy with Paula for 2 months
Paula is absolutely amazing. She is super informative and helps me process my own emotions. 100% would recommend.
Written on May 03, 2020 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I’ve been working with Paula for almost a month now. She listens so well and gives great feedback. She makes me feel really comfortable and always responds quickly. I would definitely recommend her to anyone, she’s already helped me tremendously!
Written on Apr 04, 2020 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Paula is wonderful! I am very grateful to have her as my counselor, and have already gained so much encouragement and advice in such a short amount of time.
Written on Feb 13, 2020 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks
Paula is great!! She listens to you and responds back so quickly!
Written on Feb 02, 2020 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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