Dr. Paul Van Zeumeren, LMFT
California · 11 years in practice
Dr. Paul Van Zeumeren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who centers his work on the questions people bring about meaning, choice, and daily struggle.
License and registration
- LMFT, California
- 115448 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1871961342 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Paul
Dr. Paul Van Zeumeren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who centers his work on the questions people bring about meaning, choice, and daily struggle. He draws on existential ideas alongside practical therapy methods to help people cope with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship strain.
He uses straightforward conversation and focused steps to help people shift unhelpful habits and feel steadier day to day.
Background and approach
He combines existential thinking with client-centered listening so people feel heard while they sort through hard decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools are used when concrete skills like emotion regulation or thinking habits will help. Mindfulness techniques are also woven in to ground people who feel overwhelmed by racing thoughts or intense emotion.
Dr. Van Zeumeren has 11 years of clinical experience and a Psy.D. in clinical psychology. His background includes work related to addiction, where he blends psychological ideas with recovery approaches to support sobriety and relapse prevention.
He describes a practical, action-minded style that aims to change perspectives and everyday behavior. He helps with a broad range of concerns including stress, sleep and eating struggles, anger, self-esteem, career crossroads, and coping with major life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, attachment and family-of-origin issues, codependency, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Sessions are offered in English and are provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People interested in starting complete a short online matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Paul lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paul names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How approaches and online sessions work together
Existential Therapy helps people look at meaning, choice, and the limits of their situation. It supports work on big questions like purpose, loss, loneliness, and how to live with difficult feelings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance so people can speak openly and feel understood before making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers straightforward exercises to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then blend existential reflection with client-centered listening and skill-based CBT where helpful. Together they decide what feels most useful and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text sessions work well for brief check-ins, mood tracking, or quick skill practice between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping consistent contact with a licensed professional.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style combines existential reflection with practical, action-oriented steps. Sessions mix listening with concrete tools to change thinking and behavior.
What experience does he bring to the work?
He has 11 years of clinical experience and completed doctoral research that informs his use of solution-focused and addiction-related approaches.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and holds a Psy.D. in clinical psychology.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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