Therapist profile
Paula Peterson, LPC
LPC in Wisconsin - family and life concerns
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- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- Trauma-informed care
About Paula
Paula Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common stresses that come from daily life, including anxiety, grief, depression, and struggles with self-worth. Paula lists family and relationship concerns among her focus areas, along with workplace issues and compassion fatigue.
She trained in mental health counseling at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and has practiced in day treatment and outpatient settings. Her background includes work with trauma, addictions, anger management, and postpartum depression. Paula uses straightforward, person-focused methods to help people talk through what feels stuck and start making practical changes.
In sessions she draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep the work grounded and practical. Paula also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and EMDR when trauma memories are part of the picture. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation.
Paula aims to help people notice their own strengths and use them to move through life changes. She also addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, forgiveness, and guilt or shame. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is listed among her areas of experience.
If her approach and areas of focus match what a reader needs, the next step is to follow the online steps to connect and schedule a first session. Paula encourages straightforward conversations about goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How Paula’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions. Online sessions can use this approach to clarify goals, preferences, and what matters most in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple skills to change unhelpful patterns; it works well for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems in online conversations. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories by pairing focused attention with guided processing and can be used when trauma is a central concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will discuss these methods with the person and together decide which fits current needs and goals. That collaborative choice helps shape session focus and what skills or practices are prioritized between meetings.
Session format details are not specified in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, they can shorten commute time, allow scheduling around work or caregiving, and make regular check-ins more consistent. Many people find that keeping sessions convenient helps them practice new strategies more reliably.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and addiction-related concerns, plus family and relationship issues and workplace stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style emphasizes client-centered conversations and practical, solution-focused steps. Cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness are used to manage thoughts and reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of counseling experience, including work in day treatment and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from Wisconsin.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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