Sunshine Psychiatry and Wellness Center
Paula Petrosino
Psychotherapist, lcpc
It is my belief that therapy should revolve around the individual and be adapted to meet that individual's specific needs and concerns. Mental illness and behavioral health issues present differently in every individual which is why I focus on treating each person's specific needs. My experience spans vastly, from crisis work to therapy in numerous settings including, hospitals, communities, private practices and schools. Prior to completing my Masters in the US I studied in Italy which allowed me to view mental health in a different light and learn approaches to treatment such as water and music therapy.
I use an integrated approach which often includes CBT as well as other orientations. I practice in a variety of ways, ranging from traditional talk therapy to mindfulness to hands on approaches including play therapy and art therapy. I have experience working with individuals from different backgrounds of all ages.
Along with my MA in clinical psychology I have a Concentration in Clinical Child and Family Studies. I also have an emphasis in Neuropsychology and have been conducting Neuropsychiatric research for several years. I have a great deal of experience administering psychological measures, neurocognitive assessments, and structured clinical diagnostic interviews.
Specialties
Child
Anxiety
ADHD
Client focus
Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Adolescent
Adults
communities
HIV / AIDS Allied
LQBTQ+ Allied
Veterans
expertise
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Personality Disorders
Psychosis
School Issues
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Substance Use
Women's Issues