Paula Schaaf, LPC, MA, NBCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Kansas City, MO
In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I am an experienced LPC who prefers to work with youth ages 13 -25ish in age. I am certified in Trauma, ADHD, ASD high functioning, and Anxiety. I do individual and group therapy and prefer to meet in person. I also work with LGBTQ+ youth.
I am from Kansas City, Missouri but have had a lot of experiences in my life. I went to High School in West Africa. I speak Spanish well enough to be understood by other Spanish speakers but not to do therapy in Spanish. I taught middle school for 10 years, I am certified in Learning Disabilities and Behavior disorders fo I understand IEPs and 504s. I was a school counselor in an inner city district for 27 year and have been working in a non profit social service agency for almost three. I have a non-binary child, who continues to teach me a lot.
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- LGBTQIA+
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Black
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
- Indigenous American Religions
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Groups
Languages
- English