{"id":12,"date":"2022-01-21T12:44:12","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T12:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paulaspark.com\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-03-29T23:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T23:41:29","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/paulaspark.com\/?page_id=12","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"12\" class=\"elementor elementor-12\">\n\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c4cbcb7 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-column-none ct-row-scroll-none ct-row-gradient--none ct-row-container--default\" data-id=\"c4cbcb7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n            \n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended \">\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33cf3e5 ct-column-none col-offset-none\" data-id=\"33cf3e5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-653f048 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_counter\" data-id=\"653f048\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ct-counter ct-counter-layout3 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n    <div class=\"ct-counter-inner\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ct-counter-icon\">\r\n                                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"flaticon flaticon-couple\"><\/i>                                                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ct-counter-meta\">\r\n            <div class=\"ct-counter-number\">\r\n                                <span class=\"ct-counter-number-value\" data-duration=\"200\" data-to-value=\"10\" data-delimiter=\",\">1<\/span>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"ct-counter-title\">Certificates & awards<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b2cef8 ct-column-none col-offset-none\" data-id=\"2b2cef8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6e6580 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_counter\" data-id=\"f6e6580\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ct-counter ct-counter-layout3 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n    <div class=\"ct-counter-inner\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ct-counter-icon\">\r\n                                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"flaticon flaticon-solved\"><\/i>                                                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ct-counter-meta\">\r\n            <div class=\"ct-counter-number\">\r\n                                <span class=\"ct-counter-number-value\" data-duration=\"200\" data-to-value=\"1\" data-delimiter=\",\">1<\/span>\r\n                                    <span class=\"ct-counter-number-suffix\">K<\/span>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"ct-counter-title\">Solve issues<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-288cd6b ct-column-none col-offset-none\" data-id=\"288cd6b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7501d86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_counter\" data-id=\"7501d86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ct-counter ct-counter-layout3 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n    <div class=\"ct-counter-inner\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ct-counter-icon\">\r\n                                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"flaticon flaticon-adoption\"><\/i>                                                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ct-counter-meta\">\r\n            <div class=\"ct-counter-number\">\r\n                                <span class=\"ct-counter-number-value\" data-duration=\"200\" data-to-value=\"1\" data-delimiter=\",\">1<\/span>\r\n                                    <span class=\"ct-counter-number-suffix\">K<\/span>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"ct-counter-title\">Family psychology<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c50acbe ct-column-none col-offset-none\" data-id=\"c50acbe\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6712cb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_counter\" data-id=\"6712cb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ct-counter ct-counter-layout3 \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n    <div class=\"ct-counter-inner\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ct-counter-icon\">\r\n                                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"flaticon flaticon-satisfacao\"><\/i>                                                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ct-counter-meta\">\r\n            <div class=\"ct-counter-number\">\r\n                                <span class=\"ct-counter-number-value\" data-duration=\"200\" data-to-value=\"2\" data-delimiter=\",\">1<\/span>\r\n                                    <span class=\"ct-counter-number-suffix\">K<\/span>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"ct-counter-title\">Happy Customers<\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n                <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d25df6b elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-column-none ct-row-scroll-none ct-row-gradient--none ct-row-container--default\" data-id=\"d25df6b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n            \n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended \">\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca19719 ct-column-none col-offset-none\" data-id=\"ca19719\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a5147b elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_image\" data-id=\"5a5147b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ct-image-single \" data-width=\"\" data-height=\"\" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n            <div class=\"ct-image-bg bg-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/paulaspark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-9.jpg);\"><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4bbc191 col-offset-right ct-column-none\" data-id=\"4bbc191\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a05ac7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_heading\" data-id=\"3a05ac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ct_heading-3a05ac7\" class=\"ct-heading h-align-left item-st-default\">\r\n    <div class=\"heading-wrapper\">\r\n        <div class=\"inner-heading\">\r\n                            <div class=\"item--sub-title no-image-bg\">\r\n                                        <span>\r\n                        ABOUT US                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"item--title case-animate-time st-default \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                <span>Supporting You Every Step of the Way.<\/span>            <\/h3>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9547a1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_text_editor\" data-id=\"9547a1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_text_editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ct_text_editor-9547a1b\" class=\"ct-text-editor \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\n\t<div class=\"ct-inline-css\"  data-css=\"\n        \t\t\">\n    <\/div>\n\t<div class=\"ct-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t<p data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"330\">I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who helps individuals, couples, teens, and families who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating life transitions. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted.<\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"563\">My approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practices. Together, we\u2019ll build insight, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful change so you can feel more balanced, connected, and confident in your life.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8902dca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-column-none ct-row-scroll-none ct-row-gradient--none ct-row-container--default\" data-id=\"8902dca\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n            \n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended \">\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e68c65 ct-column-none col-offset-none\" data-id=\"4e68c65\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa7ac3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_video_player\" data-id=\"fa7ac3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_video_player.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ct-video-player ct-video-style2_1 wow fadeInRight\" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n    <div class=\"ct-video-box\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ct-video-holder\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"ct-video-image-bg bg-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/paulaspark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bg-video.jpg);\"><\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <a class=\"ct-video-button img-active style2_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DTIoihvNx4I\">\r\n                <i class=\"fa fa-play\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce170c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_signature\" data-id=\"ce170c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_signature.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ct-signature \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n    <div class=\"item--inner\">\r\n                    <div class=\"item-feature\">\r\n                                <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/paulaspark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Paulaspark-logoo752.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" \/>            <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"item--meta\">\r\n            <h4 class=\"item--title\">\r\n                Paula             <\/h4>\r\n            <div class=\"item-position\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-105435f ct-column-none col-offset-none\" data-id=\"105435f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-797ebc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_list\" data-id=\"797ebc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"ct-list block\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ct-list-item  on-border\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"ct-list-icon\">\r\n                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>                    <\/div>\r\n                            \t<div class=\"ct-list-content\">\r\n                    \t            \t  Individual Counseling                    \t            <\/div>\r\n           <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"ct-list-item  on-border\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"ct-list-icon\">\r\n                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>                    <\/div>\r\n                            \t<div class=\"ct-list-content\">\r\n                    \t            \t  Family Counseling                    \t            <\/div>\r\n           <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"ct-list-item  on-border\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"ct-list-icon\">\r\n                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>                    <\/div>\r\n                            \t<div class=\"ct-list-content\">\r\n                    \t            \t  Child and Teen Counseling                    \t            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elementor-column-gap-extended \">\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3773b0d ct-column-none col-offset-none\" data-id=\"3773b0d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7fbbce elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_heading\" data-id=\"a7fbbce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ct_heading-a7fbbce\" class=\"ct-heading h-align-center item-st-default\">\r\n    <div class=\"heading-wrapper\">\r\n        <div class=\"inner-heading\">\r\n                            <div class=\"item--sub-title no-image-bg\">\r\n                                        <span>\r\n                        Welcome to Counselling                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"item--title case-animate-time st-default \" data-wow-delay=\"ms\">\r\n                <span class=\"slide-in-container\"><span class=\"d-inline-block wow case-fade-in-up\">Paulaspark<\/span><\/span>            <\/h3>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-401bcec elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_service_carousel\" data-id=\"401bcec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_service_carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div id=\"ct_service_carousel-401bcec\" class=\"ct-service-carousel3 ct-slick-slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"ct-carousel-inner\">\r\n            <div class=\"ct-slick-carousel ct-slick-arrow-middle\" data-arrows=\"true\" data-dots=\"false\" data-pauseOnHover=\"false\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-autoplaySpeed=\"5000\" data-infinite=\"false\" 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We remain committed to putting your needs first.                <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f4926e2 ct-column-none col-offset-none\" data-id=\"f4926e2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eac74b elementor-widget elementor-widget-ct_fancy_box\" data-id=\"3eac74b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ct_fancy_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ct_fancy_box-3eac74b\" class=\"ct-fancy-box ct-fancy-box-layout4  wow flipInY\" data-wow-delay=\"500ms\">\r\n    <div class=\"ct-inline-css\"  data-css=\"\r\n        \">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"item--inner\">\r\n                    <div class=\"item--icon\">\r\n                <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"flaticon flaticon-coaching\"><\/i>            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"item--meta\">\r\n                            <h4 class=\"item--title\">\r\n                    Client Commitment                <\/h4>\r\n                                        <div class=\"item--description\">\r\n                    We prioritize your well-being, listening carefully and providing guidance with respect and compassion. 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I trust their care and expertise completely.                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"item--meta\">\r\n                                    <h3 class=\"item--title\">Kevin Martin<\/h3>\r\n                                    <span class=\"item--position\">CEO &amp; Founder<\/span>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                           <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <div class=\"slick-slide\">\r\n                            <div class=\"item--inner \" data-wow-duration=\"1.2s\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"item--image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/paulaspark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/logo-loading-150x150.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"logo-loading\" title=\"logo-loading\" \/>                                        <span class=\"icon-quote\"><\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                <div class=\"item--description\">\r\n                                    Paulaspark creates a space where clients feel truly heard, supported, and understood.\"                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"item--meta\">\r\n                                    <h3 class=\"item--title\">Lora Robert<\/h3>\r\n                                    <span class=\"item--position\">Manager<\/span>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                           <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <div class=\"slick-slide\">\r\n                            <div class=\"item--inner \" data-wow-duration=\"1.2s\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"item--image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/paulaspark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/logo-loading-150x150.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"logo-loading\" title=\"logo-loading\" \/>                                        <span class=\"icon-quote\"><\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                <div class=\"item--description\">\r\n                                    Paulaspark combine expertise with genuine care in everything they do                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"item--meta\">\r\n                                    <h3 class=\"item--title\">Roger Harris <\/h3>\r\n                                    <span class=\"item--position\">Founder<\/span>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                           <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <div class=\"slick-slide\">\r\n                            <div class=\"item--inner \" data-wow-duration=\"1.2s\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"item--image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/paulaspark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/favicon.png\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"favicon\" title=\"favicon\" \/>                                        <span class=\"icon-quote\"><\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                <div class=\"item--description\">\r\n                                    Paulaspark is a skilled professional whose empathy sets them apart.                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"item--meta\">\r\n                                    <h3 class=\"item--title\">Nina Morris<\/h3>\r\n                                    <span class=\"item--position\"><\/span>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                           <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 Certificates &#038; awards 1 K Solve issues 1 K Family psychology 1 K Happy Customers ABOUT US Supporting You Every Step of the Way. 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