Paula Kettula

Paula Kettula, LCSW is a psychotherapist, transformative leader, and an expert in the field of personal development and mental health, with over 20 years of experience guiding individuals toward profound personal growth. Paula’s main focus is to support people in creating optimal health and well-being so that they can live their best lives with vitality and purpose. Paula is the founder and CEO of a thriving private practice in San Diego, California, where she, along with a cadre of experienced mental health clinicians, continues to empower individuals to overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression, leading them to live vision-driven lives filled with joy, connection, empowerment, and love. Paula holds a master's degree in social work from San Diego State University. She has a diploma in Montessori education from Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). In addition, Paula is a certified yoga teacher (RYT-200) and is trained in EMDR, Sandplay Therapy, Play Therapy, and Transformational Leadership. Paula is the visionary creator and host of the massively successful online summits “Becoming a Peaceful Parent” and “Beyond Screen Time,” which featured over 40 world-renowned experts, including Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Rick Hanson. These summits have provided thousands of participants with cutting-edge insights and strategies to enhance their personal lives, and family relationships. Paula’s expertise and thought leadership have been featured in major publications such as Yahoo Finance, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and the Boston Herald, cementing her status as a sought-after speaker and authority in her field. In addition to her work as a psychotherapist, Paula offers Transformational Relationship Coaching for couples seeking to experience unconditional love and fulfillment. Her eclectic approach to coaching and psychotherapy integrates the latest research from neuroscience, the science of well-being and happiness, mindfulness, and the psychology of transformation, ensuring her clients achieve unparalleled success and fulfillment.