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Overall rating
5.00
About Paul Van Zeumeren
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Anxiety
Stress
Affirming Therapy
Behavioral Problems
Work-Related Counseling
Anger Management
Codependency
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Adlerian
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Coaching
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Paul Van Zeumeren
My name is Dr. Paul Van Zeumeren, but Dr. Paul or Dr. Z. will do given the length of my last name. Although I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California, I do not work with couples and families in therapy. Rather, I use the systems approach to inform individuals how familial experiences may be affecting current relationships and outlooks. I hold a Psy. D. in clinical psychology with a specialization in Family Systems/Dynamics. I held a C.A.T.C., which is a certified addiction treatment counselor while working towards my licensure and degrees, so I am a specialist in recovery from substance use disorders.
My approach
My approach is mainly Adlerian. I like Adler's approach because it is more of a philosophy for living a productive, meaningful life than a treatment style. Adlerians believe that it is useful to use a variety of interventions, as it is more important to help than get caught up in a rigid approach. Additionally, certain clients may be more suited to different styles than others. Adler approached psychotherapy from a number of angles, including humanistic perspectives, positive psychology, encouragement, as well as the cognitive models he introduced, which have been rebranded as C.B.T. Unlike C.B.T., Adler focused on the "why" unproductive beliefs have taken hold, thus promoting insight. I am an insight-oriented therapist, who believes in an action-oriented approach.
My focus
I have worked with a variety of different clients. I have experience working with substance use disorders which encompass a variety of co-occurring disorders such as anxiety and depression. I work with clients with these issues without co-occurring substance abuse. I have found that childhood events/experiences are often at the root of these problems, but not always. As such, I am well-versed in attachment issues which can lead to patterns of unproductive behaviors.
My communication style
My counseling style is pretty laid-back.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Chicago School, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- Chicago School, Master's in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1871961342
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Dr. Paul is empathic, a great listener and offers practical solutions in a nonJudgemental manner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Paul Van Zeumeren work with?
Paul Van Zeumeren works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.
What are common reasons for patients to see Paul Van Zeumeren?
Paul Van Zeumeren frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Paul Van Zeumeren on their profile.
What languages does Paul Van Zeumeren speak?
Paul Van Zeumeren speaks English.