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Paula has been a practicing Clinical Social Worker since 1985. She is truly passionate about life, compassionate and a true cheerleader at heart. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents and children, and counsels family groups, couples and individuals. In addition to her private practice, Paula is currently affiliated with Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates, PC as well as teaching Zumba. Paula has contracted with local private and public school systems for mental health and addiction consultation service and served as a Program Director for the Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services, 90-Day Inpatient Alcohol/Drug Program at Norwich Hospital. While in school, she engaged in a variety of internships with the Warwick, RI Youth Service Bureau, OB/GYN and Adolescent Clinic at Hartford Hospital and Planned Parenthood. Paula Mekkelson, LCSW Counseling Provider of: She has served on a Parent Advisory Committee for St Joseph School in Norwich, taught physical education classes for K-8 at a local private school and coached youth soccer and baseball. Paula has facilitated numerous seminars including, Stress Management; Conflict Resolution; Kids in Cyberspace; Eating Disorders; Addictions; Communication Skills; Building Healthy Relationships; Bereavement, Grief and Loss; and, Managing Anxiety and Depression. Upon request, Paula would be more than happy to design a seminar based upon an individual’s needs. Most insurances are accepted and several EAP affiliations are in place.