- Trauma informed
- Skill focused
- Mindfulness based
About Paul
Paul's background includes service in the Army beginning in 1999, work as a mental health technician, and later roles as an active duty social worker and officer. He completed a Master of Social Work and met licensing requirements for Colorado and North Carolina, holding LCSW and CSW credentials.
In session he uses clear, skill-based methods. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He integrates mindfulness practices to build calm and DBT skills to manage strong emotions.
Paul has provided trauma-focused care, including EMDR and cognitive processing approaches, and has experience addressing substance use and domestic or sexual violence recovery. He also helps people with sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, and issues such as ADHD, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue.
His work emphasizes collaboration and real-world tools. Clients can expect straightforward talk, skill practice, and plans they can try between meetings. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people with his services.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.