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Hello, I am Paul Grabowsky, a licensed mental health counselor, at LMHC and a licensed teacher in Hawai’i, and a licensed professional clinical counselor in New Mexico. I am a person-centered counselor, trained in a variety of modalities, including EMDR. I enjoy working with people of all ages and incorporate my training in biology and the connection to mind/body in my approach to therapy. As a former educator, I have worked with adolescents age for many years.
My approach
I like to incorporate a person-centered approach and cognitive/behavioral therapy with an emphasis on how the vagal system can impact the health of the body and mind.
My focus
I have treated individuals, couples, families, and whole groups. I enjoy working with people ages 16 and up. I believe children younger than 16 need in-person counseling. I have treated depression, anxiety, grief, change of life, domestic violence, substance abuse, and trauma survivors.
My communication style
As a person-centered therapist, it is important to me that I provide a safe space for clients to heal, grow, and learn. As a former educator, I believe utilizing resources such as homework, bibliotherapy, and measurable treatment goals to be important tools in their work.
My journey to mental healthcare
I planned on becoming a therapist early on after graduating high school. In college, I realized I was very interested in biology. I worked in the field of education as a teacher, counselor, and dean. Becoming a therapist helped me incorporate all areas of study that I had done and apply them in a useful way.
My goals for you
Goal setting is a collaborative and measurable tool to help clients understand their journey and growth in the process.
My first session with you
In the first session, I gathered the information needed, but most importantly began working on building rapport with the client.
