Bellarmine University Athletics

Paula M. Struck, LCSW, RYT (she/her) is a Mental Health Therapist with Norton Sports Health and became fully integrated into Bellarmine University Athletics in 2022. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialty training in severe mental illness, complex trauma, gender diversity, mental performance and mindfulness-based practices. Paula has practiced as a Clinical Therapist since 2009 in a variety of roles and capacities including as a Child & Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Treatment Director. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher and incorporates aspects of breath work, meditation, and relaxation into her mental health practice. Prior to her role with Bellarmine Athletics, Paula worked as a mental health provider with Norton Healthcare in in developing and implementing social support programs and mental health services within a specialty pediatric clinic.
 
Originally from Cincinnati, OH and then Southern Indiana, Paula earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Indiana University in 2005. She returned to her roots to complete her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Cincinnati in 2009. Paula lived in Cincinnati after graduate school until moving to the Greater Louisville area in 2016 with her husband and two children.  Paula enjoys spending time with her family and pets, teaching and practicing yoga, reading, cooking, working out, hiking, and (very) leisurely bike riding. You’ll mostly find her trying to keep up with her two very active kids and attending their multiple sporting events each week!