Paula Peterson, LPC

Paula Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin with 18 years of clinical experience. She earned a degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and has practiced in both day treatment and outpatient settings, developing a broad background working with adults and adolescents. Paula approaches therapy with a belief that people have inherent strengths and capacities to work through life’s challenges, and she aims to help clients access those resources within the therapeutic relationship.

Her work focuses on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression, self esteem, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes. Paula also addresses related areas such as codependency, communication problems, family of origin dynamics, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and women's issues. She brings practical experience with grief work, trauma treatment, and support for life transitions, offering interventions that match each person’s needs and goals.

Paula values vulnerability and the courage it takes to seek help. She invites prospective clients who feel a connection with her approach to reach out to begin a collaborative process of healing and growth, and she also encourages those who do not feel matched to continue their search for a better fit.