Specialties:Behavioral Health(Alcohol/Drug):Behavioral Health(Mental Health):Counselors:Inpatient and Outpatient Behavioral Health:Psychotherapy
Philosophy of care: As a recovering person and counselor, I feel devastated by the plight of alcoholism and the devastation it causes to families. I feel it is important to address not just the addict, but the family as well, so it does not continue to spiral down to our children of tomorrow.
Breaking the denial of the addict and the families is the start to addressing a disease that continues to carry a strong stigma and stereotype today. I have battled this illness whether it be in myself or my family for 28 yeas and I continue to believe it is a ¿feelings¿ disease. We do not feel, trust or talk about it. It is time to acknowledge there is an elephant in the living room, and it is called addiction.
Education:
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. Certified through the State of Wisconsin in 1987
Paula's background consists of involvement with MADD
Personal Information:Paula entered the field of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) counseling because of her own personal battle with addiction; both with self and family. She deals primarily with adults and their affected family members.
Paula has been with Bellin since 1990. She resides in the Valley and has a grown daughter and 2 grandchildren.
Paula is an advocate for change in the state legislation, public speaker, and author of numerous published articles and feelings approaches in the treatment of addiction.
She has special interest in Recovery/self-improvement, crafts, decorating and has a passion for old cars/speed.
