Paul Clark
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Paul
Hello and thank you for reaching out,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia who received my Bachelors and Master’s degree in Social Work from Norfolk State University (NSU) School of Social Work. I am a retired Chief Petty Officer with 20 years of active duty service, grew up in the Washington D. C. area who recognizes and embraces difference and ethnic diversity. I am well known for being an extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring mental health professional who has worked with clients including active duty military and Veterans with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My clinical experience includes the use of Solution Focus, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and other evidence-based theoretical models and perspective.
My counseling style is warm, interactive but, straight forward. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
My goal is to provide World Class Service, collaborate, and empower you, the client, and build upon what is working for the client by using various therapeutic models and perspectives tailored to meet the clients individual and specific needs.
I am here to support and assist you as you work towards reaching your desired goals.
I look forward to working with you!
What Paul helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Self-harm
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
How Paul works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Paul is amazing and has helped me become better at managing my emotions.”
- “So far my experience has been great! Looking forward to future sessions!”
- “Paul communicates in a way that allows me to think through my thoughts and find my way without feeling like I’m being led. I can voice what I’m thinking and he asks the hard questions that I’m afraid to ask myself. He’s a great choice for anyone really looking for help.”
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- “Exceptionally attune to my needs.”
- “Great session with Paul!”
- “I've just completed my intake session with Paul and I'm extremely optimistic about our upcoming work together. Off to a great start!”
- “Great guy highly recommend”
- “Paul is an exceptional therapist. He’s deeply professional, genuinely empathetic, and incredibly skilled in the behavioral arts. He creates a space that feels safe, thoughtful, and productive, and his insights are both practical and transformative. I’ve felt consistently heard, supported, and challenged in all the right ways. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
- “Paul attentively listened to me and gave straightforward, productive advice for sorting out my anxiety.”
- “Mr. Clark is an excellent therapist. He listens with an open mind and is respectful in telling you what you need to hear.”
- “Mr Clark is an excellent therapist who is helping my fiancé and I build our relationship”
- “Perfect blend of empathy, listening, expertise, experience, and also holding patients accountable.”
- “My husband and I just began therapy and we were very pleased with our first session. I feel Paul Clark understood the perspective of both my spouse and I and was intent on helping us communicate and understand one another better. We are looking for to continuing to work with him to develop a better connection and rebuild our bond.”
- “Very down to earth and respectful. Listens to both sides and doesn’t judge. Highly recommend!”
- “Great therapist! Listened to our problems/concerns and was a great sounding board.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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