Michelle Paul

Michelle Paul, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in substance abuse, anxiety, and depression with a focus on young adults in their 20s and 30s. She is licensed to practice in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

She works with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and provides individual and group therapy, including an ongoing weekly anxiety group for young adults aged 26-38. She has provided individual therapy for clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders at the City of Alexandria and served as an addictions counselor at Kolmac Clinic in Washington, D.C.

Michelle tailors treatment to each client's needs during personal and professional transitions, emphasizing practical skill building, emotional regulation, and peer support to help clients develop coping strategies and greater clarity.