Whidden, Paula

Hi, I'm Paula Whidden, LPCC, MDiv

Do you look like you're managing on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside? Maybe your mind won't slow down at night, anxiety keeps you on edge, or painful experiences from the past continue to affect your relationships, confidence, or sense of peace. You may feel exhausted from carrying burdens that no one else can see.

I help teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, and life

transitions find healing, hope, and practical tools for lasting change. Together, we'll work to understand what is keeping you stuck, process difficult experiences, and build skills that help you move forward with greater confidence and emotional freedom.

My approach is warm, supportive, and goal-oriented. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, respected, and safe enough to explore both your struggles and your strengths. I strive to create an environment where clients can heal without judgment while learning new ways to respond to life's challenges.

I am a trauma-focused Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with specialized

training in EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive

Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Gottman Method couples work, Prepare/Enrich, and anxiety treatment. These approaches allow me to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs and goals. I specialize in integrating Christian faith into the therapy experience for those who want it.

Over the years, I have helped clients who felt anxious, depressed, fearful,

overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck discover new ways of understanding themselves and relating to others. Clients often describe me as calm, compassionate, and encouraging. My goal is not simply to help you manage symptoms but to help you experience greater peace, resilience, and hope for the future.