Paul Standal, Ph.D
Psychologist
San Diego, CA
Online only
About me
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience specializing in relationship recovery. I help individuals and couples navigate relational conflicts, misunderstandings, unresolved emotions, communication challenges, and behaviors that hinder personal and relational well-being. I employ principles of positive regard as a dynamic template for mutual care and respect, focusing on person-centered and solution-focused approaches to rebuild trust, understanding, and communication that form the foundation of relational happiness.
I helps couples and individuals rebuild love, trust, and mutual understanding by providing guidance in resolving issues like conflicted communication, impending divorce, family conflicts, infidelity, substance abuse, sexual and intimacy problems, and other compulsive behaviors that cause separation and distrust.
I also offer personalized treatment for clients experiencing depression, anxiety, addictions, and trauma.
Clients describe me as warm, approachable, and a good listener, which helps them feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. Many report gaining a better understanding of and resolving negative feelings that previously caused depression, anger, anxiety, or fear. I am committed to creating a safe space where clients can express their emotions, explore issues, solve problems, and pursue personal goals. With extensive experience, understanding, empathy, and compassion, I offer both online sessions and some in-person appointments.
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
Antioch University
The Union Institute
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$150 - $200Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- Aetna
- Out of Network
- Medicare
- Self-Pay Only
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Military Families
- HIV / AIDS
- Veterans
- Immigrants
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media