Paula Flidermauz, LMHC

Paula Flidermauze

LMHC



Specialties

  • Trauma
  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Sexual Assault
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Women's Issues
  • PTSD and CPTSD
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Narcissistic Abuse


 

Therapist

Individual Therapy

347-620-5685
paula.peaceofmindtherapynyc@gmail.com

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All About Paula

Paula is a compassionate, dedicated, neurodivergent-affirming therapist with a strong background in trauma-focused therapy. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults. Her priority is to provide a safe, validating, and affirming environment while equipping clients with the tools to cope with their pain and life stressors.

Paula began pursuing a career in psychology when she realized one of her greatest strengths is her empathy, openness, and acceptance of others. Having encountered her own life challenges, she understands the importance of providing individuals with a space where they feel seen and heard.

Through her work in community mental health settings, in-treatment centers, and private practice, Paula has extensive experience with clients from diverse backgrounds, providing culturally sensitive care that honors each individual's unique experiences. Her experience ranges from providing crisis prevention and intervention to supporting individuals throughout life transitions and challenges. She has worked with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, medical trauma, intimate partner violence/domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, intergenerational trauma, and disability/race/gender-based discrimination and trauma.


Her Philosophy

As a neurodivergent-affirming therapist who celebrates her clients' neurocognitive differences, she helps all of her clients foster the confidence to work with their unique differences and improve their quality of life, rather than struggling to fit in or meet unrealistic expectations placed by others and society. With a sense of curiosity, non-judgment, warmth, humor, and empathy, Paula tailors her therapeutic techniques to meet the specific needs of her clients. Her Person-Centered philosophy, combined with a Strengths-Based approach that utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing, ensures that every session is supportive, enlightening, and empowering. 

Paula's sessions are designed to challenge clients, helping them to explore their past, target maladaptive patterns in the present, and uncover their inner resilience. Through fostering trust and collaboration, Paula creates a therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported on their path to achieving meaningful and transformative change.



Specialties

  • Trauma
  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Borderline Personality Disorder


 



Certifications & Trainings

  • DBT for Neurodiversity (2023)
  • Treatment considerations for ADHD, Autism, and ARFID(Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) (2022)
  • Eating Disorders, Nutrition, and the HAES model (Health at Every Size) (2022)
  • Risk assessment and treatment of sexual abuse perpetrators (2019-2021)
  • Trauma and Dissociation, Victimology, Family Violence and Disputes (2018-2020)
  • CBT Certification (2018)

Education

  • M.A Forensic Mental Health Counseling - John Jay College of Criminal Justice (2020)
  • B.A. Psychology with a minor in Art, American Sign Language - CUNY College of Staten Island (2016)
  • Candidate at Postgraduate Trauma Studies Center at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (Present)

What clients have to say about Paula

“Paula makes me feel heard and understood. She listens, and makes space for all of my feelings and experiences. I appreciate her empathy and support. Through experimenting with different coping skills, listening to my body, and working on my self image, Paula has helped me to build the necessary foundation in order to stop negative thought cycles. Whether I need to talk, grieve, or strategize how to solve a problem, Paula helps me feel more prepared to deal with the rest of my day."

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"I loved working with Paula. She's extremely patient and deeply understanding when having to work towards my needs and my goals. We made amazing progress throughout working together and formulated treatments that fit my lifestyle. I never felt judged and I felt heard and understood. I couldn't ask for anything better. She really made an impact on my life in such a short period."

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