
Procrastination! What’s wrong with me?
“Why can’t I just do it? Does that sound familiar? There are these certain tasks that you just never seem to get to. Paying bills? Cleanin
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience working in mental health. I see clients in my private practice in San Francisco.
Read moreYour experience of therapy will be as practical and “user-friendly” as possible, so that you’re always clear about how we see the problem and how and why we’re making changes. We want to help you feel better as soon as possible, and stay that way.
If you’re struggling with a life transition or troubled by unhelpful patterns that keep cropping up, my specialty in cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful for you. I also specialize in working with substance use issues in an alternative to the 12-step approach; couples counseling to help you and your partner communicate and resolve conflicts more effectively; treating trauma to keep painful experiences from your past from overwhelming you; and Internet/online issues so that your online interactions can be healthy and fulfilling.
Take action right now, to make things better right away and for the future.
You don’t have to keep feeling this way. I work actively with you to beat depression and feel better.
Trauma-informed care can help you move on and keep trauma from running your life.
Contact me for a free 20-minute consultation, and let’s talk about how I can help you.
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I loved working with Paul. He provided accurate reflections, helpful insights and fresh perspectives to understand challenges. He gave me the support to grow, by both encouraging me to identify and to achieve my goals, and providing strategies to help me cope. Paul is great at “doing what he says, and saying what he’ll do.” I’d highly recommend working with Paul.
Paul Silverman is a solid clinician and trusted colleague, and he helps people become clearer with how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are impacting their well-being. He is a fierce advocate for personal growth, becoming clear about the direction of one’s life, and creating stable relationships. His sound clinical judgment has benefited me as a colleague, and I have no doubts about his ability to help some become the person that they want to be.
Dr. Jonathan Brady, Ph.D., LMFT
I have known Paul as a colleague since 2009, and in that time he has continually demonstrated his dedication to the field of psychotherapy, both in the high quality therapeutic services he provides and through his ongoing commitment to the education and supervision of pre-licensed clinicians. Paul is an ethical and talented therapist, and I refer clients to him with confidence.
Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Member, International Association of Trauma Professionals
My work with couples focuses on what changes you can actively make, both individually and as a couple, to bring noticeable improvement and lasting change to your relationship.