Paul Rubin, LMFT
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When seeking help, many people find themselves stuck in patterns they understand but cannot seem to shift. Having an attentive, engaging, and grounding presence can be the first step towards something changing. I have experienced this both as a therapist and as a client, and it is the kind of presence I try to provide when I work with people.
When I work with someone, I try to understand not only the challenges they are facing, but also the strengths they already possess. In the process, my hope is to collaborate to bring attention to parts of themselves and their experience that may not have been known or may have been forgotten. This may lead to experiencing emotions that were difficult to access at the outset. In doing so, thought processes, memories, and patterns may shift, allowing for the experience of feeling more whole as a person.
At times, I may offer perspective or structure, but how I work is not driven by a fixed method. Instead, it is guided by what emerges in the moment.
People often come in with a mix of these experiences, rather than just one.
I work with adults and couples navigating:
Mood and Emotional Struggles
Mood and Emotional Struggles
Depression
Anxiety and worry
Bipolar spectrum
Panic
Suicidal ideation
Self-harm
Trauma and Dissociation
Trauma and Dissociation
Trauma and PTSD
Attachment wounds
Dissociation, depersonalization, and derealization
Making sense of past hurt
Identity and Self-Connection
Identity and Self-Connection
Feeling lost or disconnected from yourself
Impostor syndrome
People-pleasing and self-abandonment
Finding clarity, purpose, and meaning
Reclaiming agency and choice
Relationships and Intimacy
Relationships and Intimacy
Relationship conflict and strain
Building intimacy
Healthy boundaries and assertiveness
Parenting and co-parenting
Forgiveness
Co-dependency
Work and Culture
Work and Culture
Workplace dynamics and leadership challenges
Speaking up effectively
Navigating culture and power
Workâlife balance
Addictive and Compulsive Patterns
Addictive and Compulsive Patterns
Addictive behaviors
Obsessive compulsions
Harm reduction
Depth-Oriented Work
Depth-Oriented Work
Engaging emotional life
Working with dreams, images, and symbolism
Transforming anger into productive energy
Exploring spiritual life, faith transitions, and existential questioning
Spiritual emergence and emergency
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