Paul Culbertson, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

I focus on autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), with or without trauma or posttraumatic stress (PTSD). ADHD or autism does not need to be previously diagnosed. My method is to analyze connections that typically stem back to one’s family of origin, which can lead to poor self-regard. Together, we work to identify patterns and tendencies, as well as where they came from. I’ve seen people change for the better. We are looking for results, realizations, epiphanies, and for you to break free from the cycle of unhappiness and self-loathing. Learn about trauma symptoms, cause vs. effect: how and why are you experiencing this? Identify and analyze patterns, and discover the origins of these patterns. Build self-awareness, and separate victimization from your self-image. Practice self-forgiveness. Your inherent worth and value are very high. Inspirations: Carl Rogers, Carl Whitaker, and Sigmund Freud (peel the onion). I love working with trauma and abuse. You may be surprised how easily your physiology can be affected by experiences. Progress is very possible. The therapeutic relationship, including the trust and progress you feel, or don’t feel, is the main driving force. Empathy, non-judgment, and dignity for clients are foundational. My style is non-traditional. I treat clients as human beings.