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Mindfulness-based care
Practical skill building
Nonjudgmental listening
About Paula
Dr. Paula Ehrmantraut helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, depression, and LGBT-related concerns. She offers straightforward support and practical tools so people can move past what is holding them back. Dr. Ehrmantraut brings 17 years of clinical work to her sessions and speaks English.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. She also uses client-centered listening so people feel heard and understood while they talk through difficult moments.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach when people need concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when intense feelings get in the way of daily life. Emotionally-Focused ideas inform work on communication and connection in relationships.
She has additional experience supporting concerns such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, chronic pain and illness, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and issues related to divorce or domestic violence. Substance use and recovery work are also part of her focus.
Dr. Ehrmantraut aims to tailor treatment plans to each person’s needs. The first steps are a simple match and a conversation about goals. From there sessions focus on what will help someone make steady, practical changes.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and sensations without getting pulled into them. It can help with anxiety, stress, and cravings by building moment-to-moment awareness and calmer responses. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and empathy so people can explore what matters to them and feel understood while they work through concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily struggles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That conversation guides which methods are emphasized so the plan fits the person's life and needs.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to use different tools learned in session right away in their daily routines. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and exercises so online sessions stay focused and practical.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Ehrmantraut support?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, and LGBT concerns, plus a range of related areas like adoption, grief, chronic illness, and substance use.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, combining mindfulness practices with client-centered listening to help people notice feelings and find practical steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of clinical experience and brings that practice history to sessions focused on individual needs and goals.
Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
Credentials shown are LCPC, LPC, and LPC-MH, and the listed location is South Dakota.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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