Paul Boyer (he/him)

CA LCSW 117813
Accepting Clients

Friendly, focused, and ambitious therapy. In-person and virtual availability as of October 2024.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oakland, CA

Services

About My Clients

I help clients reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance use, and trauma. Interpersonal issues like reactivity, communication, and boundaries are also things I've helped clients with. I work with ADHD and OCD as well. I most love working with clients who have been in conventional talk therapy for years, don't feel like they've gotten anywhere, and want a fresh perspective.

What I Specialize In

The therapeutic approach I have had the greatest success with and use most frequently is EMDR, which I have found helpful in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD in as little as three sessions with minimal client discomfort. I also frequently use Cognitive Processing Therapy which is a trauma-focused derivation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as some other modalities. My approach is somatic/holistic, and I very intentionally try to steer clear of conventional talk therapy that takes what I feel is an over-intellectualized approach to personal change. I prioritize helping clients change how they feel, not just how they think. Also, I have a corporate finance background and find I bring particular value to professional clients with some combination of career stress/burnout/ambivalence and relationship difficulties/reactivity/isolation.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I have found clinical success with a wide variety of clients, and I am a proud advocate for all clients regardless of race, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, body size, disability, or age.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Rate: $190 - 190/session

Info

4152899868 Email Paul
444 34th St, Oakland
Oakland, CA 94609

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