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Dr. Paul Van Zeumeren

Compassionate, action-focused therapy for real-life change

LMFT California

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Paul

Dr. Paul Van Zeumeren draws on cognitive behavioral principles alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed perspectives to help people shift unhelpful patterns and build practical skills for daily life.

Background and approach

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Psy.D. in clinical psychology and 11 years of clinical experience. He emphasizes action-oriented, solution-focused interventions that aim to replace counterproductive behaviors and beliefs with more useful ways of coping and relating.

His background includes doctoral research and substantial work in addiction counseling, which he integrates with psychological approaches and classical recovery philosophies to support longer-term stability for people struggling with substance use. Dr.

Van Zeumeren also addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family difficulties, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He attends to related issues such as attachment, codependency, caregiver stress, isolation, and forgiveness as part of a comprehensive therapeutic focus.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

Dr. Van Zeumeren commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, addiction, and daily stressors. He also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration to help people feel understood and to build on their own strengths and goals.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with clients to determine which strategies fit their needs and preferences, adjusting interventions over time so goals remain relevant and achievable.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between meetings, and access support from where clients live in California.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Van Zeumeren address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, sleep and eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His practice blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused interventions, and he also incorporates mindfulness and dialectical concepts when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working clinically and has conducted doctoral research that informs his action-oriented methods.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is an LMFT licensed in California with license number CA LMFT 115448 and holds a Psy.D. in clinical psychology.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what session formats can clients work with him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English