Paul Booth , LMFT, LPC

Paul Booth brings 32 years of clinical experience to his work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, addiction, sleep disturbances, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He is licensed to practice in California and Tennessee and holds professional credentials that reflect his training - LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. He is also a Nationally Certified Masters Addiction Counselor, a national credential that indicates graduate-level specialization in addiction treatment.

Paul has experience supporting clients with ketamine and psychedelic integration as well as a broad range of addiction concerns. He also focuses on issues related to chronic pain, illness, and disability, control challenges, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men's issues, and mood disorders. His approach emphasizes practical strategies for sleep, motivation, and confidence while addressing the emotional and behavioral patterns that underlie those struggles.

He aims to establish an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored. Paul acknowledges that taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage and he expresses respect for those who begin that process. For people seeking experienced guidance with addiction, anxiety, sleep, or life changes, he offers seasoned clinical support grounded in professional training and long-term practice experience.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care for Addiction and Anxiety

Paul Booth uses focused addiction counseling that applies structured techniques to help people reduce harmful behaviors and build recovery skills. This work often includes assessing patterns, developing relapse prevention strategies, and strengthening motivation to change. He also provides integration work for ketamine and psychedelic experiences - helping clients make sense of those sessions, process insights, and incorporate changes into daily life. Those sessions support healing after altered-state therapies and assist with practical follow-through.

In addition, Paul addresses stress, anxiety, and sleep-related problems through practical, evidence-informed methods designed to improve daily functioning and emotional regulation. These approaches target thinking and behavioral habits that interfere with rest, focus, and wellbeing. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - Paul works together with each person to identify goals, test what helps, and adjust the plan based on progress and personal preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow work to fit into busy or geographically distant lives and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. For many people, remote sessions increase convenience and help sustain momentum between meetings while preserving access to a licensed professional experienced in addiction, anxiety, and sleep-related care.