Hi, I’m Paula.

You Don't Have to Carry It Alone

Trauma can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, our relationships, and the life we imagined. Whether your experiences stem from childhood, relationships, medical trauma, or years spent serving others, healing is possible.

Healing Begins When You Feel Safe Enough to Be Seen

I believe healing happens when people feel safe enough to be fully seen—not for what happened to them, but for who they are beyond it. Healing begins in the presence of safety, trust, and genuine connection. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood—not judged—and where your experiences are met with compassion, curiosity, and respect. Whether you're navigating the effects of childhood trauma, an abusive relationship, medical trauma, or the cumulative impact of a career in law enforcement, therapy should feel collaborative and tailored to your unique story.

My Background

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a degree from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and experience providing care across residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient settings. My professional background also includes experience working within the criminal justice system and alongside law enforcement officers, providing valuable insight into the unique challenges, cumulative stress, and repeated exposure to trauma that can accompany careers dedicated to serving others.

I specialize in working with women who have experienced trauma and are living with the ongoing effects of those experiences. This may include trauma related to intimate partner violence, sexual assault, emotional or psychological abuse, stalking, attachment trauma, adverse childhood experiences, medical trauma, or other overwhelming life events. I also provide trauma-focused therapy for law enforcement professionals navigating critical incidents, cumulative trauma, occupational stress, burnout, moral injury, and the impact these experiences can have on relationships, identity, and overall well-being.

My clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and integrative care. I have received specialized training in EMDR and Brainspotting and believe that healing involves more than simply managing symptoms. Trauma affects the mind, body, nervous system, relationships, and the beliefs we hold about ourselves. My approach is designed to help clients process difficult experiences, restore a sense of safety and connection, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels supportive, collaborative, and empowering.

Whether you are healing from personal trauma or navigating the emotional demands of a career in law enforcement, my goal is to provide a respectful, confidential, and compassionate space where you feel understood and supported throughout your healing journey.