| This article is about Dr. Paula. You may be looking for Pizza Paula. |
| Dr. Paula | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Gender | Female |
| Animal | Cat |
| Hair color | Dark brown |
| Complexion | Peach |
| Job | Therapist |
| Cartoon debut | "Shelter from the Storm" |
| Voiced by | Idina Menzel |
Dr. Paula is a therapist who helped Brain manage his anxiety after Hurricane Sadie.
Appearance[]
Dr. Paula is an anthropomorphic cat with hunter-green eyes and peach fur. She has long dark brown eyes and wears a blue blazer.
Profile[]
Brain was initially wary of the idea of seeing a therapist as he didn't feel he was "crazy." Dr. Paula had an easygoing manner that relaxed him. She noted that she would be jumpy if her office was destroyed, and thus, it wasn't unreasonable for him to feel jumpy about the damage to the Ice Cream Shop. After he opened up to her, he talked to her for nearly an hour at their first session. She later taught him breathing exercises to employ when he began to feel jumpy.
Behind the scenes[]
- Dr. Paula is named after Paula K. Rauch, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, who provided advice to Arthur for many years.
- Dr. Paula alludes to her voice actress twice. She mentions that she sings and likes all things Frozen, referring to Idina Menzel's role as Elsa of Arendelle.
Appearances[]
Arthur[]
Trivia[]
- Unlike most characters, Dr. Paula has a visible eye color.