In 1985, I received my license as a Clinical Social Worker in New York State. Since then, I have worked with adults, teens and children in individual, family and group settings. I have been the Clinical Director of a not-for-profit counseling center since 1990 and have also been an adjunct professor at local colleges. My broad range of experience includes helping those with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, substance use, assertiveness, marital, intimacy and other relational issues, self-esteem and identity, school and peer issues, and work problems . My earlier Masters Degree in photograph,y and accomplishments in this field, assist me in my work with those who struggle with their own creative process.
My counseling is based on your individual needs and on clear, honest, non-judgmental communication between the myself and you. Counseling is a process that involves clarifying and learning about your own thoughts, feeling and behaviors and developing the confidence to create change when change is needed. It is about reducing emotional discomfort. My counseling style is not about telling you how to run your life. Rather, it is a style that helps you create for yourself your own best guidance. I use client-centered and humanistic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psycho-dynamic therapy.
Personally, I find my inspiration in the outdoors, in the works of creative artists and writers, and in working with others to make the world a better place for all.
I look forward to working with you,
Paul Tick
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties
NY LCSW 070301
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Paul is very helpful!
Written on Mar 09, 2018 after therapy with Paul for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, parenting, self esteem, and bipolar
Paul helped me a lot during the hard time of my life. After 3 months of his help I finally feel happy again and I’ll try to keep it up. He is very patient (I’m a foreigner but he listens carefully to every word I say), he’s very knowledgeable, and he gave me a lot recommendations on reading. Highly recommend him to anyone who needs professional counseling. Thank you Paul!
Written on Mar 07, 2018 after therapy with Paul for 2 months on issues concerning depression
Since working together, I have made remarkable progress. I am very grateful. Therapy is a great way to continue to grow and help oneself while being helped.
Written on Oct 31, 2017 after therapy with Paul for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting, and self esteem