Ms. Paula Klepper, LCSW-C

EMDR Certified Therapist

Education & Experience

MSW, University of Maryland School of Social Work, 1990. Fifteen years of full-time clinical practice. Post-graduate training: Certified in Adult Psychotherapy, Baltimore Psychotherapy Institute, 2007; Certified in Traumatic Stress, The Trauma Center at JRI, Brookline, MA, 2012; Certified in EMDR, Greater Washington EMDR, 2012; Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, 2017. Member: National Association of Social Workers, EMDRIA, Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, Washington School of Psychiatry,

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Leadership Maryland Graduate, Class of 2002 and Member.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealth

MHN MHNet PHCS/Multiplan