Paul Kivelson
Introduction
A lot of people come to therapy feeling disconnected — not only from others, but from themselves. Thoughts can feel loud or relentless. Emotions show up unexpectedly. Over time, it becomes harder to tell what deserves your attention and what’s just mental noise. My approach focuses on helping people build a clearer relationship with their internal self-construction. That means increasing awareness of thoughts, emotions, values, and the stories that we learned to tell ourselves about who we are and how life is supposed to work. Often, it’s not that something is “wrong” — it’s that old narratives and survival strategies are still running the show long after they’ve stopped being helpful. I engage with many different modalities, but put an emphasis on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy. Together, we will work on learning how to notice thoughts without being pulled around by them, developing curiosity toward emotional experiences, and rewriting big struggles as smaller, more manageable ones. You are the biggest expert on yourself, that is why I put an emphasis on the stories that have shaped you — where they came from, how they’ve helped you survive, and whether they still deserve the same authority they once had. I primarily work with individuals, couples, and families. I often support veterans, neurodivergent clients, and people navigating major transitions.
Highlights
- Accepting new clients
- Available on nights & weekends
- Offers free consultation
- In-person & telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments
- Offers flexible fees
Licenses
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AMFT #see footer (CA)
Specialties
Additional focus areas
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Coaching
Communities
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Military/Veterans
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People with Disabilities
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LGBTQIA+
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Recovery
Age groups
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Teenagers (12-18)
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
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Elders (65+)
Languages
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English
Free intro call available
Offers flexible fees
Pay with insurance
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Pay out-of-pocket
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Fee Description $180
Locations
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