Behind every strong woman is a story that left her no other choice.

Trauma-focused therapy for women.

And still she blooms.

And still she blooms.

EMDR

EMDR enables healing by facilitating the accessing and processing of traumatic memories and other adverse life experience to bring these to an adaptive resolution. After successful treatment, emotional distress is relieved, negative beliefs are reformulated, and physiological arousal is reduced.

BRAINSPOTTING

Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms.

Paula Swartz, LCSW

I specialize in supporting women from diverse backgrounds who have experienced various forms of traumatic experience to include intimate partner violence, sexual assault, rape, psychological and emotional abuse, stalking and adverse childhood experiences. My passion is to assist women in reclaiming their strength and their lives after experiencing the impact of these experiences. My experience in providing trauma-based treatment expands to law enforcement and therapists to address vicarious and secondary trauma from work they dedicate their careers to.

I approach each of my therapeutic relationships with an unwavering commitment to provide a safe, affirming, supportive environment while maintaining a firm belief that every person has the capacity to heal to lead a fulfilling life, irrespective of the experiences that they have endured. I show up to each therapeutic relationship with much credence that it is an honor to walk alongside you as you share your experiences with me.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing therapy since 2020. My Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice was obtained from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Contact me to begin your healing journey and discuss if EMDR or Brainspotting might be a good fit for you.

“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”

- Maya Angelou

Individual counseling services are offered. EMDR, Brainspotting, and CBT are various interventions used to assist in the healing process.

Visit https://brainspotting.com/ and https://www.emdr.com/ to learn more.

Location

10731 W. Forest Home Avenue

Suite 114

Hales Corners, WI 53130

Payment

And Still She Blooms may be in your insurance network. Self pay rate is $120 for an individual session and super bills can be provided for out of network reimbursement. Please reach out to discuss with Paula your insurance and self pay preferences.

Contact

p: 262-283-6963

pswartz@andstillsheblooms.com

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Good Faith Estimate

Right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of Expected Charges Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, mental health care providers are required to provide a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) to individuals not enrolled in an insurance plan, opt out of using insurance, or who plan to use their out of network benefits. A good faith estimate enumerates the expenses you can reasonably expect to pay for psychotherapy services provided. A GFE shows the costs of non-emergency psychotherapy services that are reasonably expected for your mental health needs and the estimate is based upon information known at the time the estimate was created. A GFE does NOT include no-shows, late cancellations, or other services related to crisis care, which by definition are unexpected and cannot be predicted for the purpose of compiling a Good Faith Estimate in advance. As the GFE does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, and your bill is $400 or more than the GFE, federal law allows you to dispute the bill with the Department of Health and Human Services. You must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days of the date on the original bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit: www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers email FederalPPDRQuestions@cms.hhs.gov, or call US Health & Human Services.