Paul Harkins

Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee @First Christian Church Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, CA, US

Provide psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups across diverse populations. Skilled in conducting clinical intakes, psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, and treatment planning. Experienced in delivering evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), group therapy, and family systems approaches. Work with clients presenting with complex trauma, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), insomnia, relationship challenges, behavioral issues in children, and difficult family dynamics.Key Contributions & Achievements:Facilitated two Divorce Care groups, promoting healing and peer support.Applied knowledge of Child Protective Services (CPS) procedures to support client advocacy and case navigation.Implemented AI-based clinical documentation solutions and proficiently utilized SimplePractice EHR to streamline progress notes, scheduling, and treatment updates.Designed psychoeducational resources for clients, including coping skills handouts and relapse prevention plans.Conducted suicide risk assessments and implemented safety planning as part of crisis intervention protocols.Collaborated with supervisors and interdisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of therapeutic care.I am passionate about creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. Through active listening, empathy, and therapeutic interventions, I help clients build resilience, improve communication, and develop healthier coping strategies.Currently pursuing my clinical hours, I am committed to ongoing professional development and integrating diverse therapeutic modalities to best serve my clients. My goal is to empower individuals and families to achieve meaningful change and greater emotional balance.

Vanguard University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Hope International University

Master of Arts - MA - Marriage & Family Therapy