About me

Welcome to Betterhelp! I am a Psychologist/licensed therapist who has specialized in working with children and teens in schools for over 10 years and private practice for nearly 20. As an education psychologist and clinical, I have specialized in self harm, depression, anxiety, OCD, gender dysphoria and LGBTQ +, autism and many other personality disorders.

I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I want clients to feel understood rather than being judged.

My approach combines cognitive behavioral, client/person-centered, solution-focused, psychoanalysis, trauma-focused CBT, and teaching individuals how to be kind to self by using healing oriented approach therapies. I will tailor our treatment plans to meet your unique and specific needs. When you are ready to take your first step towards change, I am here to help guide you toward a more productive life. Lets talk and begin a new chapter.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • LGBTQ+
  • Relationships
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Adoption and foster care , Aging and geriatric issues , Attachment issues , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Body image , Chronic pain, illness, and disability , Codependency , Commitment issues , Communication problems , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 17

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

Licensing

SD LPC LPC-MH30682

UT LCMHC 12837443-6004

MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-1196

WA LMHC LH61575860

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Paula Ehrmantraut. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She is a very intelligent person with a lot of great ideas of how to deal with situations I'm trying to overcome.

Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coaching

She is very easy to discuss any subject.

Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

This person is so so wonderful! Always listened to my concerns attentively, and provided amazing advice and coping solutions for my healing journey, I would recommend her to anyone.

Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

I have enjoyed my time that I have spent with Dr. Ehrmantraut. I need a quick tune up and some advice on a certain problem and she has help me navigate through.

Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

A great help, much appreciated.

Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr. Ehrmantraut is really wise and helpful. She responds in a timely manner and uses a variety of questions and methods to help! She is uplifting and kind and knowledgeable about the human spirit and psyche

Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 6 months on issues concerning lgbt, and relationship issues

Dr. Ehrmantraut is like talking to an old friend. She is very understanding and supportive and offers suggestions or new ways to look at my situation. I look forward to each session and feel more empowered to take control of my life.

Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

She is a great therapist. I’ve talked with her only a couple of times but feel confident that she can help me wade through my situation.

Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She is very understanding and gave me actionable steps to move forward. I appreciate her and would definitely recommend her as a therapist!

Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship

I cannot recommend anyone more highly than Dr. Ehrmantraut. She is intuitive, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Through our sessions, she helped us build a stronger and more understanding relationship. She has taught me to take new perspectives to understand and solve problems. I leave every session with a better idea of how to continuously grow our relationship. It is a pure joy working with her.

Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Dr Paula has been a great therapist for me. She was readily available when I needed her. She was supportive of me and my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed her as my therapist.

Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She has been understanding, I intuitive and insightful. Highly recommend and I am grateful for our experience thus far.

Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Dr. Ehrmantraut has completely helped me at every turn in my required council. During this disruptive time in my life I am put at ease through her listening skills and her advice to heal. Thank You Dr Paula!

Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Paula is very welcoming and easy to talk to. She’s compassionate and helpful. I highly recommend her.

Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months

"Dr. Ehrmantraut has been extremely supportive and has made herself quite available to help us in what has been a very difficult time. My socially anxious teenager may have never gone to a therapist in person, and meeting with her virtually was such an advantage! She has been patient and responsive, and has spent as much time chatting/messaging with me as she has supporting my son. It has been so nice to feel that I have another adult on my team as I try to help him."

Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Dr. Ehrmantraut is available, but not overbearing. She will hear you out and knows when to offer a solution, and when to simply listen. I trust her and appreciate her for the empathy and expertise she shows in her approach.

Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Dr Ehrmantraut was a wonderful resource to me during a very stressful event in my life. She was timely in her responses and really seemed to care about me as a human. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing help.

Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

Super good at her job

Written on Nov 26, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I felt like she did a great job understanding our needs and making practical suggestions to help resolve conflict. Thank you!

Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

With her guidance our relationship has become stronger.

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