Aware of Mental Health Needs, Resources & Connections to Help Others 

Our Pittsburgh-area mental health counselors and life coaches are active members of professional organizations and general community. Each of our counselors and coaches have unique experiences that can help you guide your treatment, education, or employer/employee interactions.

Paula Kauffman Oberly is a private practitioner and an active member of the American Counseling Association, Pennsylvania Counseling Association and the Greater Pittsburgh Counseling Association. Formerly adjunct faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh, current Advisory Board Member to the University of Pittsburgh’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, and member of the Pittsburgh Adult Autism Research Community Collaborative (PAARCC) group. Being involved in these professional and community oriented affiliations helps her to be aware of the needs, resources and connections to help clients and professionals alike. She has helped and continues to provide consultation to other therapists, parents, teachers, schools, community organizations, adults, teens, and college students on various topics.

Paula’s competencies include but are not limited to: 

• Professional Networking

• Case Consultation

• Community Resources

• Evaluation Recommendations

• College Preparedness

• Recommendations for Academic Accommodations

• Mental Health Wellness Checks

• Work/Life Balance

• Neurodiversity and intersections with school and work

• Starting a Private Practice

• Mentoring

• Continued Education Opportunities and Recommended Readings