meet The Provider paula

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Paula graduated from the University of Oklahoma and is a Certified Nurse Practitioner by

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. As a Nurse Practitioner, Paula has a great

interest in building a personal connection with her patients. Paula is trained to assess

patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose illness and

disease, prescribe medication, and formulate treatment plans. Paula areas of interest

include but are not limited to anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD,

substance misuse, and women’s mental health.

Having grown up in Wright City, OK, Paula appreciates being able to provide care to the

community she calls "home";  While not at the clinic, Paula enjoys riding Harleys with her

husband and spending time with her family...especially her 14 grandkids.

She is known for her warm, thoughtful, and deeply attentive approach to patient

care. She believes that effective psychiatric treatment begins with feeling heard,

understood, and respected.

Patients often describe Paula as easy to talk to, patient, and calming. She takes the

time to truly listen, ask careful questions, and understand the full context of a

person’s life, not just a list of symptoms. Appointments are unhurried and

collaborative, with a strong emphasis on building trust and making decisions

together.

Many patients come to Paula feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or frustrated by past experiences.

Her goal is to help patients feel grounded, informed, and supported as they move forward.