Paula Ratter is a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist, holding credentials as an LMFT, PsyD, and RN. She is dedicated to meeting individuals where they are on their therapeutic journey, with a focus on trauma and PTSD, coping skills, and mood disorders. Understanding that therapy is a unique experience for everyone, Paula ensures that clients feel safe and comfortable, recognizing that it may take a couple of sessions for someone to open up. She emphasizes acceptance over judgment, creating a nurturing environment where healing and personal growth can flourish. With a career in nursing that began in 1980, Paula brings a wealth of experience from various settings, including ICU, ED, outpatient clinics, and home health. This background enriches her therapeutic practice, allowing her to address both mental and physical challenges her clients may face. Using primarily cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), she also integrates concepts from multiple therapeutic modalities, ensuring a tailored approach to each individual's needs. Paula is particularly skilled in helping those experiencing trauma, grief and loss, and communication issues. Her focus remains on listening, educating, and reflecting back to clients, facilitating a deeper understanding of their thoughts and feelings.