- Client-centered listening
- Practical strategies
- Trauma-aware support
About Paula
Paula Peterson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 18 years of experience. She approaches therapy from a client-centered perspective and aims to create a space where people can bring real concerns and feel heard without judgment.
She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and life transitions. Paula also works with issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and workplace stress. Her practice includes attention to topics like postpartum depression, compassion fatigue, and end-of-life planning.
Paula uses practical methods to help people move forward. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive techniques, mindfulness, EMDR, and solution-focused strategies when appropriate. Sessions are conversational, aimed at identifying steps that fit each person’s life and goals.
Her background includes a degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin–Stout and clinical work in day treatment and outpatient settings. Over nearly two decades she has worked with adults and adolescents in those environments and has experience addressing trauma, anxiety, grief, and self-worth issues.
Paula encourages people who notice they need support to reach out and begin a conversation. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and seeks to help clients tap into their own strengths as they work through stressful and painful parts of life.
How Paula’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person’s pace. It helps when someone needs a steady, understanding presence while they sort out feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful thinking patterns. EMDR is used to help people process distressing memories by working through them in a structured way with guidance from the therapist.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and may combine methods to fit the situation. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to try and adjust as needed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that match a person’s routine. Some approaches lend themselves to skills practice or homework that work well between meetings, which many people find helpful when balancing therapy with daily life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paula commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and life changes. Additional focus areas include addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, workplace issues, and postpartum depression.
What is her general therapy style?
Her practice centers on client-centered therapy with a conversational style. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, EMDR, and solution-focused ideas when they match a person’s goals.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 18 years of counseling experience, including work in day treatment and outpatient settings. She has supported adults and adolescents through trauma, anxiety, grief, and self-worth concerns.
What credentials and region are noted?
Paula holds the LPC credential, listed as a Wisconsin LPC. Her practice is based in Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during intake and scheduling.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.