Education
Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute, Minneapolis,
MN
Candidate in Psychoanalytic training
Minnesota Psychoanalytic Society
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program, 2000
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Masters Degree in Counseling
Psychology, 1990
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Masters of Divinity, 1990
St. Norbert College,
DePere, WI
B.A. Theology and Philosophy Majors
Professional License
Licensed Psychologist, State of Minnesota
Date of Licensure Issue, 1994
License Number
LP3038
Professional Organizations
Committee of Gay and Lesbian Issues, American Psychoanalytic Assoc
Minnesota Psychoanalytic Society and Institute (MPSI)
Minnesota Society
for Psychoanalytic Studies (SPS)
Minnesota Psychoanalytic Foundation
Experience
Since 1980 Paul has been working with
children, adolescents, individuals and couples in various clinical and private practice settings. Currently his private practice
includes therapy with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, anger and self-esteem issues. Paul has extensive experience
working particularly with males, both heterosexual and homosexual, who have difficulty maintaining lasting and satisfying
relationships, as well as, a strong interest in adolescents and helping them transition into becoming healthy adults.
952.922.8665
Daytime weekdays
651.246.1912 Evenings and weekends
Definitions
Psychologist—A
psychologist is a professional trained to assess, diagnose, and treat problems. Psychologists are trained to understand behaviors,
thoughts, and feelings and to help individuals develop new patterns of behaving, thinking, and feeling.
Psychoanalyst—A
psycholanalyst is trained under the auspices of the American Psychoanalytic Association and have had rigours and extensive
clinical education. Candidates can be physicians, psychologist, social workers or hold a clinical masters degree in a mental
health field. All accepted candidates, whatever their background, then begin at least four years of psychoanalytic training
consisting of three parts. candidates attend classes in psychoanalytic theory and technique. They undergo a personal analysis.
And they conduct the psychoanalysis of at least three patients under the close and extended supervision of an experienced
analyst.
