Dr. Paden obtained her master’s degree and doctorate at Spalding University’s School of Professional Psychology. She completed her APA accredited predoctoral internship at Robley Rex VAMC in Louisville, KY where she received training in treating PTSD and substance use disorders. Dr. Paden completed her post-doctoral training at BWC where she received training and supervision for the treatment of eating disorders and OCD.

Dr. Paden specializes in treating PTSD, addiction, eating disorders, OCD, anxiety and mood disorders, and anger management problems. She is trained in providing evidence-based treatment including, but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for eating disorders (CBT-E),  Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Relapse Prevention Therapy (RPT), Cognitive Behavioral Coping Skills Therapy (CBST), Seeking Safety, and Prolonged Exposure (PE). Furthermore, she is a Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) certified provider, an evidence-based treatment for PTSD (Provider Roster).