Paul Clark

Paul Clark, LICSW, LCSW, is a clinical social worker who holds a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University. He is licensed in Virginia and draws on a background that includes 20 years of active duty service as a retired Chief Petty Officer and roots in the Washington, D.C. area. He recognizes and embraces difference and ethnic diversity in his work.

He has worked with a range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and stresses related to life changes. His listed specialties include stress, addictions, grief, career questions, anger, self esteem, and family matters, as well as specific focuses such as veteran and armed forces issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and self-harm.

Clark’s approach blends multiple therapeutic models including Solution Focus, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method. He describes his counseling style as warm, interactive, and straightforward, and aims to collaborate with people to tailor dialog and treatment planning while building on what is already working for each individual.