Paula has over 12 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children from a wide variety of backgrounds; including preschoolers on the Autism Spectrum, new parents, children in foster care, reunified families, homeless elders, and GLBT youth and adults.  Paula is trained in family systems therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, which includes a strong emphasis on the impact of an individual's systems of support, and views client's unhealthy coping skills as learned behaviors that can be changed and improved upon.

 

 

Paula was trained by and served as a volunteer for the Boston Medical Center's Good Grief Circle Group for families who have lost a loved one.  She conducted her first graduate internship at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center. Her group experience includes: young mothers, runaway and exploited teens, social skills for adults, social skills for first graders and preschoolers, and support for parents of children with disabilities. 

 

Paula is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed school adjustment counselor. She holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in English Literature.  She also holds a Masters degree in Education for Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Paula obtained a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Boston in Mental Health Counseling.  She is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and the Massachusetts School Counselors Association.

A high percentage of her client base are from repeat clients  and referrals.

Paula welcomes the opportunity to earn your trust and to help you achieve your goals.  

 

 

180 Massachusetts Avenue suite 301

Arlington, MA 02474

Mon - Fri: 9AM - 10PM

781-648-1200