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Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
Let's Connect (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services provides comprehensive psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families so they can heal through traumas and overcome their mental, emotional, psychological, and interpersonal challenges so that they can experience a life worth living with joy, connection, empowerment, and love. We are a group of experienced, passionate, and dedicated therapists who are committed to an exceptional quality of care, and utilizing a range of best practice modalities to facilitate transformation in people’s lives. We offer psychotherapy services to children of all ages, adults, families, and couples.
Our cadre of therapists are experts in treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, parenting, substance abuse, postpartum depression, childhood and teen issues as well as marriage and family therapy. Our therapists are trained in variety of treatment modalities such as CBT, EMDR, DBT, Play Therapy, Somatic Approaches, Mindfulness, Yoga, etc.
We believe that facilitating transformation begins with the first contact in which the client honors us by having chosen us to be part of their healing journey. We take pride in this as well as serious responsibility in supporting our clients towards healing from their suffering. We serve clients who reside in California, Florida and Washington State
Call or Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 299-7964

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 299-7964
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services is YOUR virtual psychotherapy office serving CA, and WA from the comfort and safety of your home!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
The key to feeling better faster is connecting with a therapist that's the right fit for you! Reach out and get matched with YOUR therapist!
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Let's Connect (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 299-7964
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services is YOUR virtual psychotherapy office serving CA, and WA from the comfort and safety of your home!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
The key to feeling better faster is connecting with a therapist that's the right fit for you! Reach out and get matched with YOUR therapist!
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $185
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Finances and dealing with insurance should not be a barrier for starting therapy. Our amazing team handles billing and claims with ease.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
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Finances and dealing with insurance should not be a barrier for starting therapy. Our amazing team handles billing and claims with ease.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Paula Kettula

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 25403 Paula Kettula
  • In Practice for 15 Years
  • Attended San Diego State University , MSW, Graduated 2006
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Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services has experienced mental health professionals available with a combined experience of over 100 years!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
"
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services has experienced mental health professionals available with a combined experience of over 100 years!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Bisexual
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? or (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

5 Endorsements

Shirla de Magalhães
Shirla de Magalhães
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTRPT-SRSP
Paula is a caring, genuine therapist who manages a very well run group practice that focuses on culturally sensitive, trauma informed care. The diversity and wealth of experience of her clinicians make Porta Verum one of my top referral sources!
Krystle Joy Briese
Krystle Joy Briese
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTRPT-S
Paula is a colleague who I have had the opportunity to get to know. She is an inspiration in the type of work that she does with her clientele that integrates whole body wellness. She is compassionate and dedicated to her clients.
Reina Remy
Reina Remy
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Paula is a valued and trusted colleague of mine for years now. She has a compassionate approach balanced with motivating clients toward their goals. She is very experienced and has a wonderful practice with a diverse set of providers to help all ages.
Laura Celnar, Child and Parent Therapist
Laura Celnar, Child and Parent Therapist
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWRPT
Paula has such a warm and caring presence and has a wealth of knowledge about all things therapy. She is always super supportive and goes out of her way to help others. She is extremely passionate about this work!
Laurie J Hall
Laurie J Hall
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Paula is a community builder and a kind, compassionate therapist. She brings a spirit of optimism to her work. She is committed to providing services to clients who need to use their insurance.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Finnish

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Finnish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Humanistic
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

Location

Primary Location

Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 299-7964
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Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services is YOUR virtual psychotherapy office serving CA, and WA from the comfort and safety of your home!
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
"
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services is YOUR virtual psychotherapy office serving CA, and WA from the comfort and safety of your home!
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 299-7964
Photo of Paula Kettula - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services , LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC