Paula Mistovich, LCSW — Therapist in Arizona

Hi there, I'm Paula!

I believe the strengths and tools you've developed in the past can help you navigate the difficulties in your present life, whether they are day-to-day challenges or long-standing pain. I have a saying that 'there is nothing we can't get through together.

My focus

My focus is on adult issues, using a cognitive/emotional therapy approach. I work with grief, including traumatic grief, and emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I also specialize in trauma and PTSD and am dedicated to supporting veterans and military members and their families.

My approach

Developing a trusting relationship is the cornerstone of 'good therapy'. It is important to me that you feel heard and understood, and that you also hear and understand me.

My communication style

I am highly supportive but will also provide constructive critical feedback. My clients often describe me as honest, interactive, and supportive throughout our journey together.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to become a clinician began with the death of my mother as a teenager. It taught me to look at how the world worked, the different feelings we have, and how to look to the future and be positive and forward-looking. It taught me how to look at problem-solving.

My goals for you

My goal is to help you feel empowered in your life, able to face its challenges, and confident in the choices you make. From there, together we will determine your goals for our work together.

Our first session

The first session for me is about curiosity. It's about establishing a connection, a relationship, seeing if we are a good fit for each other, and beginning to sort through what brings you to therapy. It's about finding out who you are and what you hope to accomplish in therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Psychodynamic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

Cancer

Military/Veterans

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Direct Practice from Arizona State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Paula Mistovich