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Paula Pappajohn, M.ACP., RCC
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Clinical Counsellor
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Description
Paula’s trauma-informed stance is rooted in an active and flexible alliance that highlights personal strengths and natural wisdom. Her approach is positive and practical: examine the usefulness of beliefs and behaviours; define competent coping; expand tolerance; enhance effective communication; improve relationships, and ease the impact of life's work. Paula’s deep connection with the natural environment has informed her postgraduate studies and her firm belief that healthy environments are paramount to healing and wellness. Paula often teams up with her canine co-therapist, Angus.
Conditions
- Abuse
- ADHD
- Adjustment disorder
- Anger
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotion Regulation
- Emotional Abuse
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Loneliness
- Men's Issues
- Mood disorders
- Parenting
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Somatic symptom disorder
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma
Services
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Adlerian therapy
- Art therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Expressive arts therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Life Coaching
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
- Play therapy
- Positive psychology
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Sandplay therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Teen mental health
- The Gottman method
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Children (under 12)
- Couples
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Education
- MA RCC
Facility Information
Paula Pappajohn Counselling Inc.
Summary
Paula employs a trauma-informed approach grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship. Above all, Paula honours client safety, strengths, and wisdom. Adopting an eclectic client centred approach, she integrates cognitive-behavioural methods with body-based approaches; art therapies; family of origin explorations; clinical hypnosis, and mindfulness practices. With climate change and increasing climate anxiety, the importance of building healthy environments, resiliency, and meaningful action has become a focus. Paula may be accompanied by her calming and comforting canine companion, Angus.
Business hours
Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Services & supplies
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Adlerian therapy
- Art therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Expressive arts therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Life Coaching
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
- Play therapy
- Positive psychology
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Sandplay therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Teen mental health
- The Gottman method
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
