David Paul, Licensed Therapist, Fairfax, VA

David Paul is a psychotherapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering individual, group, and family therapy. His approach is warm, collaborative, and experiential, helping clients move beyond insight alone and into meaningful change in how they relate to themselves and others.

David has a particular interest in group therapy and creating spaces where people can experience real connection, not just talk about it. He works with clients navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions, and has extensive experience supporting adolescents and young adults, including those within the LGBTQ+ community.

For clients who are interested, David also integrates the Enneagram into his work as a practical framework for increasing self-awareness and understanding relational patterns. He uses it as a tool to support both personal growth and deeper therapeutic work, always tailored to the individual.

David’s background includes work with underserved youth in Washington, D.C., where he facilitated trauma-informed groups, as well as advanced training in child and adolescent psychotherapy through the Washington School of Psychiatry. Earlier in his career, he worked in youth leadership and directed programs both in the United States and internationally, experiences that continue to shape his belief in the power of shared experience and community.

In addition to his clinical work, David leads retreats designed to help individuals slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. He brings a steady, grounded presence to his work, along with a sense of humor that helps clients feel at ease.