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Areas of focus include anxiety, <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/depression\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">depression</a>, and substance use.</p><p>Paul works with young adults navigating life's challenges, including substance abuse, anxiety, and depression. Paul's academic experience began with an undergraduate degree from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., followed by a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University in Arlington, Va.</p><p>Her professional experience includes roles at the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and Kolmac Clinic in Washington, D.C., where she served as an addictions counselor. Using an approach, Paul incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy to tailor sessions to individual needs.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Group · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Maryland · Virginia</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/washington-dc\">Washington, DC</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/michelle-paul#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/michelle-paul#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/michelle-paul#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/michelle-paul#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Substance Abuse</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Group</li><li>Individual</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LPC</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Professional Counselor</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Maryland</li><li>Virginia</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Washington, DC</h3><address>3000 Connecticut Ave NW<br># 438<br>Washington, DC 20008</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:2025881288\">202-588-1288</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Michelle Paul?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/michelle-paul\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>","text":"Home People Michelle Paul Michelle Paul, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor LPC Washington, DC AboutContributionsCare Michelle Paul is a licensed professional counselor in Washington, DC. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, and substance use. Paul works with young adults navigating life's challenges, including substance abuse, anxiety, and depression. Paul's academic experience began with an undergraduate degree from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., followed by a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University in Arlington, Va. Her professional experience includes roles at the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and Kolmac Clinic in Washington, D.C., where she served as an addictions counselor. Using an approach, Paul incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy to tailor sessions to individual needs. Practitioner gender Female Professional types Therapist Session types Group · Individual Licensed states Maryland · Virginia Local Communities Washington, DC Topic Communities Anxiety Depression Substance Use Disorders No contributions are linked to this profile yet. 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Areas of focus include anxiety, <a href=\"/library/depression\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">depression</a>, and substance use.</p><p>Paul works with young adults navigating life's challenges, including substance abuse, anxiety, and depression. Paul's academic experience began with an undergraduate degree from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., followed by a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University in Arlington, Va.</p><p>Her professional experience includes roles at the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and Kolmac Clinic in Washington, D.C., where she served as an addictions counselor. Using an approach, Paul incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy to tailor sessions to individual needs.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Group · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Maryland · Virginia</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/washington-dc\">Washington, DC</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Substance Abuse</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Group</li><li>Individual</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LPC</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Professional Counselor</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Maryland</li><li>Virginia</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Washington, DC</h3><address>3000 Connecticut Ave NW<br># 438<br>Washington, DC 20008</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:2025881288\">202-588-1288</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Michelle Paul?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/michelle-paul\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}