Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee
Supervised by a Licensed Professional
Paul sees clients at our Los Alamitos location.
714-558-9266 x249
Paul has made it his life purpose to promote hope, healing, and flourishing in others. He
seeks to cultivate deep understanding and acceptance towards his clients, and will continually
help them towards greater empowerment. Through gentle care, Paul supports others by
navigating and exploring difficult issues through a sense of safety, connection, and being grounded. In listening to his clients’ stories, he considers it a true gift to be able to share in the
struggles and victories of another.
Paul is an alumni of Biola’s Institute of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care and has been
practicing spiritual direction at Biola University. Throughout the years, he’s worked with both
youth and adult individuals in one-on-one and group contexts, nurturing spiritual health and
wholeness in others. He has helped people navigate major life transitions, addictions, grief,
spiritual issues, multicultural issues, and identity issues. Paul has also served in the local church
as a college and youth pastor for nearly a decade.
Areas of Focus
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship Struggles
• Spiritual Issues
• Identity Issues
• Life Transitions
•Grief/Loss
• Addictions
Works with
• Individual Adults
• Couples
• Families
• Children
• Adolescents
• Elderly Adults
Education:
• BS in Environmental Technology and Management, North Carolina State University
• MDiv in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Biola University
• MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary (in progress)