Paula Sinisterra, LPC, NCC, CCH

Welcome :) I am an Anxiety, OCD and Trauma specialist. When clients come to work with me they are often struggling with fear of the unknown, difficulty setting boundaries (E.g fear of disappointing others), behavioral and mental compulsions (E.g self medicating, negative intrusive thoughts, etc.) and other patterns that are taking them deeper into the fear spiral. These are all coping mechanisms that have served the purpose of helping us survive our circumstances and they usually formed when we were very young. In my experience therapy is effective when it supports us in developing a kinder relationship with ourselves while becoming more conscious of the coping patterns that are contributing to our suffering. Effective therapy also equips us with the skills to transform these patterns into ones that are more empowering and move us in the direction of the life we yearn to live. As a therapist, I am passionate about going beyond symptom management & supporting clients to heal at the root of suffering so that they can achieve a sustainable transformation. I work with an integrative approach that honors the mind, body and overall wellness. This approach includes Parts work/Internal Family Systems, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness Skills Development, Hypnotherapy, Attachment Theory and Somatic practices. I believe in meeting each client where they're at and collaborating with them to create a unique treatment plan that honors their needs and goals. My intention is always to cultivate an empowering therapeutic relationship that is rooted in compassion, curiosity, respect, authenticity and a little bit of humor. I believe that we are all the experts of our own life and given the right support we are able to access our inherent wholeness to step into our full power.