Paul is a licensed mental health therapist with the State of Indiana (Lic# 39004665A). He has been practicing for 15 years. Paul specializes in trauma, men's issues, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, BPD, and depression. 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, and has 4 grandchildren. He uses a variety of approaches CBT, DBT, MI, person-centered, Gestalt, and is trauma-informed.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Paul is very calm and reassuring. Paul has had years of hand's 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.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
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.
About Paul Runyan
Paul Runyan offers therapy covered by Managed Health Services (Managed Medicaid), Medicaid - Managed Health Services and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Indiana.
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4689 Turfway Court, Greenwood, IN, USAAppointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
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.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Paul uses DBT for borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder I, and II, emotional disorders, addiction, and trauma.
Christian Counseling
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.
Couples Counseling
Paul has worked with premarital and couples for years. As as lifelong married man with 4 children and 4 grandchildren He understands the stressors of modern married life. Paul has also been through a divorce and knows the struggles of a blended family. Paul has experienced an unfaithful spouse and the pain of infidelity.
Trauma-Focused CBT
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.