Welcome

Life is changing. Are you finding it hard to keep up?

Transitions come in many forms, and they rarely happen one at a time. I specialize in helping clients navigate:

  • Relationship Shifts: Separation, divorce, marriage, or blending families.

  • New Chapters: Heading to college or finding your footing at any stage.

  • Physical & Hormonal Milestones: Infertility, perimenopause, menopause, and the journey of aging.

  • Emotional Weight: The anxiety, depression, and grief that often follow big changes.

If you’re looking for someone to talk through these challenges with—someone who will support you while encouraging you to reach your goals—let’s connect.

Hi, I’m Paula

With over 15 years of experience, I provide a highly personalized therapeutic experience tailored to your unique story. My approach begins by meeting you exactly where you are, identifying the specific challenges currently holding you back. I specialize in navigating life's many transitions—those pivotal shifts that affect us all differently at every stage of life. Together, we will build a concrete plan to move you forward, honoring your growth and celebrating your milestones along the way. I invite you into an authentic, safe, and open space, available through both in-person and virtual sessions.

Insurance & Fees I am an in-network provider for several major insurance plans, including:

  • Highmark

  • UPMC

  • United Healthcare

  • Cigna

  • Aetna

Please note: I am not a provider for Medicaid or Medicare at this time.

Private Pay: My standard rate is $125 per hour. I believe therapy should be accessible, so I offer a sliding scale feebased on individual needs. Please feel free to reach out to discuss a rate that works for your situation.

My Services

  • Teen and Young Adult

    The transition from adolescence into adulthood is a period of intense change. Whether you are navigating high school, college, or your first steps into independence, the pressure to "have it all figured out" can be overwhelming.

    I help teens and young adults manage:

    Social & Academic Stress: Navigating the pressures of school, social media "highlight reels," and the constant need to fit in.

    Mood & Energy Shifts: Addressing feelings of heaviness, loss of interest in hobbies, persistent fatigue, or "shutting down."

    Anxiety & Overwhelm: Managing panic attacks, social anxiety, and the insomnia that often comes with a racing mind.

    Decision Paralysis: Feeling stuck when faced with big choices about the future, career paths, or personal identity.

    Relationship Dynamics: Handling peer pressure, friendship shifts, first heartbreaks, or conflict within the family.

    Avoidance Patterns: Working through the urge to skip class, withdraw from friends, or "numb out" when things feel too heavy.

  • Adults

    Life’s transitions can leave you feeling stuck, whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts, career pressures, or changing roles at home. We provide a space for adults to address the unique challenges of:

    Identity & Growth: Career pivots, retirement, or the 'empty nest.'

    Biological Milestones: Perimenopause, menopause, or changes in physical health.

    Family & Connection: Fertility struggles, the pressures of parenthood, and marital strain.

    Mental Resilience: Overcoming anxiety, depression, and the exhaustion of trying to 'keep up' with life's demands.

    You don’t have to carry the weight of these changes alone. Let's work on a path forward that feels authentic to you."

  • Mental Health Professionals

    As a mental health provider, you hold space for everyone else—but who holds it for you? The unique weight of this profession can lead to burnout, secondary trauma, and the feeling that you must always "have it all together."

    I provide a confidential, peer-level space for clinicians to navigate:

    Compassion Fatigue & Burnout: Reconnecting with your purpose when the work feels draining.

    Countertransference: Processing the personal echoes that arise within your clinical sessions.

    Life Transitions: Managing your own fertility, aging, or family shifts while maintaining your practice.

    Imposter Syndrome: Moving past the pressure to be "the perfect therapist" and embracing your own humanity.

    Whether you are navigating a personal crisis or simply need a space where you don’t have to be the "expert," I’m here to support your well-being. Because your mental health matters as much as the people you serve.

Contact Me

If you are ready to take the next step or have questions about how we can work together, please fill out the form below. I look forward to connecting with you.

I typically respond to all inquiries within 24 business hours.