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Paul Surace

LMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Affirming, Direct, Engaging, Open-minded, Warm

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Focus areas

Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Body Image, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Stress, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Parents, Veterans, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

16+

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I want you to know that I'm a pretty straight-forward kind of communicator who really enjoys working with people who are seeking positive change in their lives.

License number

#43929

Therapy style

Greetings! My name is Paul Surace and I've been working as a therapist in Southern, CA for the past 20 years. I want you to know that I'm a pretty straight-forward kind of communicator who really enjoys working with people who are seeking positive change in their lives, and are willing to work for it. I love to try and move people from surviving to thriving. I enjoy asking questions and actively listening in order to get to know my clients better and discover their gifts and strengths so that we can eventually use them to problem solve and get your goals met.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology, Antioch University

Interests

I enjoy creative writing and mostly write plays, but was previously employed by Walt Disney Company to write screenplays. I've published books and produced theatrical shows. I also enjoy pickleball!