Paulina Blecker, MS, LMHC, QS, RYT-200 received her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2014 and her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She was born in Ecuador and brings to her practice a global perspective. Paulina is licensed within the state of Florida to provide mental health counseling (Licensed Mental Health Counselor - License #: MH14710) and is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. Paulina is also a Qualified Supervisor as of May 2022, for those working towards becoming Licensed Mental Health Counselors. She has varied counseling experiences working within an outpatient addictions/ co-occurring disorder program, a youth residential facility that partnered with the Department of Juvenile Justice, a community mental health agency, the public school system, and a private substance use rehab facility. Paulina specializes in working with young adults dealing with trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, relationship issues, women’s issues, and anxiety. She recognizes the courage it takes to make the first step in seeking counseling services by meeting you with empathy, compassion, honesty, and care. In her free time, Paulina enjoys quality time with family & friends, going for walks with her dog (Lola), interior decorating, discovering new foods, going to concerts, working out, drawing/painting, binge-watching dating reality tv shows, Orlando Magic games, bike riding, and traveling!

River Blossom Wellness, LLC is a mental health counseling private practice based in Winter Park, Florida. It was founded by Paulina Blecker, MS, LMHC, RYT-200 in 2017. Paulina is passionate about helping people find the answers within themselves to overcome whatever stuck places or repeating patterns that they find themselves in. We will work together to address unresolved issues, in order to help you break cycles that are no longer serving you. “Change is necessary. It is important. And it is also what makes life exciting.” My goal is to provide you with the necessary tools for you to move toward the life you envision for yourself.  Utilizing EMDR Therapy and a Person-Centered Therapy approach, I assist my clients in rediscovering their inner-strength and learn to apply new coping strategies to their every day life.  With an emphasis on providing a boutique therapy experience, Paulina empowers her clients to create positive changes on their journey towards mental well-being!

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Paulina Blecker, MS, LMHC, RYT-200, Owner & Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Lola, Havanese & very good girl, awaiting AKC Canine Good Citizen certification