Miami, FL— Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Paula B. Wolfer is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her work in the field of Psychology.  

Dr. Wolfer pursued higher education at Indiana University Southeast in 2017 where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience. She then completed a Psy.D. from Midwestern University in 2022; completed a clerkship with Lydia Healthcare; and a diagnostic practicum in neuropsychological assessment at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She also completed advanced therapy practicums in pediatrics and adolescents at Riveredge Hospital in Chicago and PTSD at Capt. James Lovell Federal Healthcare Center in North Chicago.

Working as a Research Assistant at Indiana University Southeast from 2015-2017, Dr. Wolfer noted that she gained experience in writing proposals and manuscripts for publication; presented research findings at conferences in the Midwest; and taught peer scientific experimentation and writing, as well as improving their pipetting skills. From 2017-2018, Dr. Wolfer completed her clerkship with Lydia Healthcare and from 2018-2019, she worked at Riverside Medical Center as a Neuropsychology Diagnostic Extern. The doctor continued training from 2019-2020 where she worked as a Psychotherapy Extern at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and then worked as an Advanced Psychotherapy Extern at Riveredge Hospital from 2020-2021 She also served as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at St. Augustine College from 2020-2021.

Adding to her exceptional training and education, Dr. Wolfer was a Psychology Intern at Richard L.Roudebush VA Medical Center from 2021-2022. She then began her residency in Geropsychology and Neuropsychology at Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, where she was promoted to Chief Resident in September 2022.

Specializing in trauma; personality disorders; cognitive rehabilitation; and problem-solving therapy, Dr. Wolfer currently is a resident in neuropsychology at Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center which she began after completing a psychology internship at Richard L. Roudebush Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. The doctor asserts that psychology is a vast field that studies conscious and unconscious mental processes; behavior; emotions; and cognition. It is an academic discipline with a broad scope, and psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders and behavioral issues that stem from physical or mental health conditions. She explained that psychologists play a crucial role in promoting healthy behavior; preventing illnesses; and improving patients' overall quality of life.

Known for her exceptional care and compassion with patients, Dr. Wolfer asserts that she focuses on studying the needs of veterans with dementia or other incapacitating illnesses as well as examining caregivers to improve their quality of life and healthcare services while introducing innovative interventions. She considers the psychological, emotional, physical, financial, and medical requirements of older adults with dementia and comorbid mood or personality disorders to implement her research findings into her clinical work for better patient care and support.

A clinical researcher, Dr. Wolfer is an expert in neurodegenerative conditions, both mild and significant cognitive impairments, such as TBI, stroke, and comorbid mood and personality disorders. The doctor notes that she is particularly passionate about examining these interests in the context of service members, veterans, and their families.

Dr. Wolfer is dedicated to providing the latest advancements in the field and is affiliated with the American Psychological Association; and Division 19, the Society for Military Psychology. She actively advocates for increasing military cultural awareness among her professional and personal communities.

Dr. Wolfer notes that her mentors are Richard Ney, Ph.D., Candace Tomes, Psy.D., Estevan Ruiz Limon Lopez, Ph.D., Jonathan Perle, Ph.D., and Ann Sauer, Ph.D. She credits her success to her husband of two years, Drew, and their son, Wyatt, and aims to set an example for others while utilizing her expertise to assist her community further.