Therapist
Dr. Paula Ehrmantraut
LCPC, LPC, LPC-MH
Compassionate practical help for life struggles
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- Person-centered focus
- CBT and DBT tools
- Support for addiction
About Paula
Dr. Paula uses person-centered conversation to understand what matters most to each client. She mixes that with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Dialectical behavior therapy ideas are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills are needed.
Sessions are shaped around real goals, like managing anxiety, reducing substance use, improving communication, or coping with chronic illness and pain. She draws on elements from emotionally-focused and existential approaches when people want to look at meaning, values, or relationship patterns. Plans are practical and adjusted as progress is made.
Paula holds LCPC, LPC, and LPC-MH credentials and brings 17 years of professional experience. She works from South Dakota and speaks English.
Her sessions tend to focus on small daily changes that add up. She invites people to notice one good thing each day and build from there. When someone is ready to begin, she guides them through early steps and ongoing adjustments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Montana, Washington, South Dakota, Utah
Languages
English
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How Dr. Paula Uses Talk Therapy Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own solutions for problems like anxiety or relationship stress.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and build different responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns that feed substance use.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) contributes skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress. Those skills are useful when someone needs tools for regulation, better communication, or reducing impulsive behaviors.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods together, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process that evolves over time.
Specific online session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed. Therapists and licensed professionals can also blend listening, skill practice, and homework to fit everyday life and goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people working on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and addictions. Additional areas include LGBT issues, adoption and foster care, aging concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, chronic illness and pain, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental and centers on the client. She combines person-centered listening with practical techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of concerns. That experience informs a practical, goal-focused style.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC, LPC, and LPC-MH credentials and practices from South Dakota.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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