Licensed to practice in Indiana. Specializes in Men's Issues and 10 more.
Clients say this provider is
Paul is a licensed mental health therapist in the State of Indiana (Lic. # 39004665A). He has been practicing for 18 years. Paul specializes in trauma, men’s issues, porn, sex, and chemical addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, family trauma, and PTSD. Paul has worked with serious mental health issues for years and served in the addiction treatment arena for the past 8 years. Paul is a husband and father of 4 grown children, with four grandchildren. He uses a variety of approaches, including CBT, DBT, MI, person-centered, Gestalt, and is trauma-informed.
Paul is very calm and reassuring. Paul has had years of hands-on experience with addiction, trauma, and severe mental illness. He is known for his gentle approach but is driven to help individuals grow in their understanding of themselves and their mental health.
Paul knows he has been mentored by many of the best in the field of psychology and is grateful for the many who have helped him become an effective clinician for those struggling with life issues, mental illness, addictions, and trauma.
I have years of experience with addictions, sexual and chemical. I also work with couples, family trauma, depression, and PTSD. I use CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, Christian Counseling, and premarital counseling. I have worked with individuals with deep addiction and years of trauma. I often represent men in divorce and court-related matters. I use assignments and individual treatment plans to help with recovery.
Men's Issues
Addiction
Anger Management
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Christian
Man
White
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Indiana
Paul uses researched worksheets and assessments that help patients discover more about themselves and how to move forward in their goals to achieve healing in their minds and bodies.
Paul uses DBT for borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder I, and II, emotional disorders, addiction, and trauma.
Paul is a practicing Christian and lay minister in his local church working under his pastor. He provides counseling using current mental health science based techniques through the lens of my faith. Paul and his wife Melissa also host several marriage and family seminars yearly.
Paul has worked with ACT for years. This is the preferred treatment for addictions, trauma, long-term abuse, and grief.
Trauma is a major piece of many of Paul's patients over the years. It has shaped the way they process each day, each moment. Learning how to detach from trauma has personally helped him offer support to those that need a supportive trauma based approach.
31 ratings with written reviews
August 18, 2026
Great first meeting. I appreciate the straightforwardness, and not being surprised by anything I said. Knowing he has dealt with many situations like mine brings confidence.
August 11, 2026
He was very empathic to past traumas and was able to highlight how that can impact future mindset. He was able to speak to and knowledge my partner and I's differences and how they can work together and points of conflict.
July 7, 2026
He was very thoughtful and attentive, recommending good options and ideas. Is a great help and well to work with, and will want to work with in the future.