Michelle Paul, LPC, provides individual therapy and group therapy. She primarily works with young adults (20s and 30s) and specializes in substance abuse, anxiety and depression.
Ms. Paul uses an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing on elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
She offers afternoon and evening sessions. Ms. Paul provides teletherapy on various platforms, including Doxy and Zoom, as well as in-person therapy.
In addition to her work with individual clients, Ms. Paul runs an ongoing weekly anxiety group for adults, ages 26-38. (This will be paused for a few months, starting in August 2025.)
Ms. Paul is licensed to practice in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. She is also a member of the American Counseling Association and the National Board for Certified Counselors.
A native New Yorker, Ms. Paul received her undergraduate degree from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University in Arlington, Va.
Before joining DC Talk Therapy, Ms. Paul worked for the City of Alexandria (VA), providing individual therapy for clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. She also led a variety of therapy groups. Michelle has also worked as an addictions counselor at Kolmac Clinic, a well-respected substance abuse clinic in Washington, D.C.
To schedule an appointment with Michelle Paul, LPC, please call (202) 588-1288 or email us at info@dctalktherapy.com.