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!
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Executive and professional coaching
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Coping with grief and loss, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Self-harm
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Paul is amazing and has helped me become better at managing my emotions.
Written on Sep 30, 2026 after therapy with Paul for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
So far my experience has been great! Looking forward to future sessions!
Written on Sep 11, 2026 after therapy with Paul for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
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.
Written on Sep 01, 2026 after therapy with Paul for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Exceptionally attune to my needs.
Written on Aug 24, 2026 after therapy with Paul for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder
I've just completed my intake session with Paul and I'm extremely optimistic about our upcoming work together. Off to a great start!
Written on Apr 04, 2026 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Great guy highly recommend
Written on Apr 02, 2026 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Paul attentively listened to me and gave straightforward, productive advice for sorting out my anxiety.
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Mr. Clark is an excellent therapist. He listens with an open mind and is respectful in telling you what you need to hear.
Written on Jul 30, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
I've had great rapport with Paul. I feel an understanding between us that reminds me of the benefit of talking out the good and tough parts of life with someone.
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Paul listened and he shows that he cares!! He gives you ways to look at what you are going through and gives you tasks! He is awesome
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Paul is very understanding, easy to talk to, and extremely down to earth. I would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
I’m still new to the service, but so far, Paul has been great. I look forward to continuing our sessions.
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd
Mr. Clark has helped me so much as I try to heal from a traumatic experience. He's been understanding, supportive and he listens. He's a good therapist.
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
A solution focused therapist like Paul Clark is exactly what I needed! He is kind, patient, and asks the right questions to make me be accountable for my own success through this process. I've learned so much from him already and I feel comfortable sharing my personal struggles and truths with him daily and weekly.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I truly appreciate Paul's candor and ability in letting me sort out solutions for any challenge I present to him.
Written on Mar 04, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Great therapist. Gives good homework assignments and tools to help you become independent. I would recommend
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Thank you for your support and feedback.
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Excellent therapist
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Paul is amazing.! Really helped me a lot.!
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
He gets us. We've met with several other therapists and he seems to be the best fit for us.
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Excellent
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
I look forward to discussion with Paul.
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Mr. Clark, as I like to call him, will always listen but will still say the things I need to hear. He helps me see things from different points of view. It is always nice to know I can message him about anything.
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Paul is a helpful, reasonable, lovely, fun and to-the-point therapist
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Paul Clark has helped me take a step back and evaluate what I can control and be more open with my family.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
Great therapist! Really listens and give sound, straightforward advice. Definitely worth it for me!
Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
So far so good. I appreciate homework and accountability to keep me on track.
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
He’s great!
Written on May 06, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He is amazing
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I'm looking forward to talking to Paul Again
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Paul’s ability to really listen and focus on our conversations make me feel relaxed and more open to discuss things. He is very helpful in giving worksheets that pertain to me and gives guidance on how these can help.
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief
Paul Clark really captures and understands his patients I am tremendously blessed to have him.
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great listener. Gave detailed pointers. Also shared documents for healthier and better living which was very useful
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Paul has an open, honest, and non-judgmental style of communicating that made me feel comfortable to share my vulnerabilities early on. I felt like he was “on my side” but also able to call me on what might be a false assumption. I definitely benefited from speaking with Paul.
Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts
Mr. Clark is an awesome therapist and I like the fact that he assigns homework and follows up on feedback.
Written on Jan 14, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem
Paul was very helpful. He listened well and provided great advice. I do not normally share my personal challenges but he created a positive and comfortable space that encouraged me to share.
Written on Dec 12, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Amazing therapist! Literally pin pointed what I needed to work on to help the issues I had to deal with. He helped me find the right methods so I can start my healing journey. With everything I expressed, he read between the lines and helped me find my standing ground. Exceptional work and knows exactly what he is doing. Loved working with him and I highly recommend him.
Written on Dec 04, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Very understanding and gives good tips and advice on what to do and how to go about it
Written on Dec 03, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, career difficulties, grief, sleeping disorders, and addictions
Paul is awesome and had a wonderful ability to relate. He also hears out my problems and asks great questions that provoke thought and help me get into the root of what is going on. I love working with Paul and look forward to our sessions.
Written on Nov 12, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
This is my first time in therapy and he makes it very easy and comfortable
Written on Oct 30, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Paul has been excellent qt listening and understanding
Written on Oct 30, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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