Paul Kalkin

My communication style

My style is direct, thoughtful, and alive. I offer steady listening while also asking challenging questions when called for. Sessions are collaborative, yet starkly honest, with plenty of room for humor when appropriate. Clients often describe the experience as unlike any other therapy style they've encountered before.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was always interested in what stops people from changing whatever is causing them grief. Training in psychoanalysis and clinical work with eating disorders, addiction, and managed care settings revealed effective strategies for those who are most tired of turning away from risk by default.

My goals for you

We clarify where you feel stuck and what kinds of change would genuinely alter your life. New goals may emerge as deeper themes become clearer. We identify what is possible right now, what does not seem possible, and what might become possible through compromise.

Our first session

The first session is exploratory and candid. I will ask direct questions about your history, patterns, and what you want. You should leave with a clear sense of whether my approach feels right. If you are seeking reassurance without challenge, or quick techniques without confronting what you fear, it may not be the best fit.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx
• Agnostic