
Paul J. Samms
ADVANCED CLINICAL RESIDENT
Pronouns: He/Him
About Me
Hello! My name is Paul. I am currently completing my master’s degree in Marriage and Family
Therapy. I am a third generation Afro-Caribbean American. My therapeutic approach
emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and affirmation of your lived experience.
Living as a Caribbean American with Puerto Rican and Jamaican roots, I have a personal
understanding of those specific cultural dynamics that may be influencing your stressors. Being a systems thinker and marriage and family therapy student also leads me to assess and explore
your presenting problems through the lens of relationships. In therapy, we will work together
to reconcile all these influences to explore and discover how these stressors are influencing your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Therapy. I am a third generation Afro-Caribbean American. My therapeutic approach
emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and affirmation of your lived experience.
Living as a Caribbean American with Puerto Rican and Jamaican roots, I have a personal
understanding of those specific cultural dynamics that may be influencing your stressors. Being a systems thinker and marriage and family therapy student also leads me to assess and explore
your presenting problems through the lens of relationships. In therapy, we will work together
to reconcile all these influences to explore and discover how these stressors are influencing your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I have a background in CBT, DBT, and Family Systems. I work with adolescents, adults, and families. My goal in therapy is to facilitate both exploration and insight and help you develop skills to overcome your maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. I look forward to working with you as you begin your journey!