Paula A Johnson, LCSW, CFTP, CATP, CTP.
(she, her)
Preferred Name: Paula
About Me
I enjoy connecting with clients and helping them reach their true potential in a supportive, calm, and non-judgmental environment. My goal is for clients to be comfortable so that I may assist them in moving forward from traumatic areas that affect their current life. I use a strength-based, trauma-informed and a holistic approach to therapy. I understand the importance of a client’s background and/or upbringing in therapy. I enjoy helping a person’s growth transition in therapy and I am grateful for the chance to be a part of that transition.
Education & Experience
I have extensive training in trauma and PTSD in adults and children. I am a certified trauma professional and a certified family trauma professional from the international association of trauma professionals. I continue evidence-based training through out the year to ensure I am up-to-date and well-rounded in my therapy approach. Additionally, I have training and experience working with Substance abuse issues, behavioral and/or mental health adolescents and children, Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Veteran and first responders clients who are in need of therapeutic assistance.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I volunteer in the community weekly.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Domestic Violence
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Community Mental Health Center
- Correctional Facility
- First Responders
- Group
- Juvenile Correctional Facility
- LGBTQ+
- Residential Treatment Facility
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
