- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Grief and loss
About Paula
Paula Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship concerns, family matters, depression, and other challenges including family of origin issues. Paula uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies to help people make sense of recurring patterns that affect today’s life.
She trained in mental health counseling at the University of Wisconsin–Stout and has worked in day treatment and outpatient settings. That background gave her regular exposure to trauma, anxiety, self-worth and self-esteem work, life transitions, grief and loss, and anger management. She also has experience supporting people facing addictions, depression, and spiritual struggles.
Paula favors an approach that centers the client’s perspective and builds on what already works for them. Sessions often include listening, reflective feedback, and step-by-step tools drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. She also integrates EMDR when appropriate and can use solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
Clients can expect a direct, calm style aimed at identifying patterns that started in early family life and that now show up in relationships, work, or self-image. Paula pays attention to communication problems, codependency, guilt and shame, and issues around forgiveness and self-love. She helps people consider practical changes and small experiments between sessions.
If the description feels relevant, Paula asks that prospective clients follow the site’s process to choose online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Paula’s methods translate to online work
Paula draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and reflecting what someone is experiencing so they can clarify their own choices. Cognitive behavioral work breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns.She also integrates EMDR for people processing distressing memories when that approach fits. EMDR in practice uses guided bilateral stimulation along with focused memory work to reduce the intensity of troubling memories; it is often paired with preparation and stabilization techniques before moving into processing.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Paula will talk about options, consider what feels most useful for the person, and adapt methods based on goals and preferences. That may mean focusing on immediate coping skills, addressing patterns from family of origin issues, or working through specific memories with EMDR.
Session formats and scheduling details are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into a workday, avoid travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when that is useful. A therapist can also suggest which approaches or pacing are a good match for someone’s practical needs.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Paula works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, family matters, and related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach with practical tools. Sessions combine listening, reflective feedback, and concrete steps to try between appointments.
How much experience does she have?
Paula has 18 years of clinical experience working in day treatment and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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