Alex Paul - Golden Ember Counseling
Clients often work with me because they have experienced trauma/marginalization in their lives that holds them back from living in accordance with their deepest desires, especially as it pertains to the formation and embodiment of their identity. Oftentimes these concerns manifest as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. My work is focused on compassionately exploring and processing your stories to inform how you want to move forward by developing a greater sense of connectedness with your holistic being. I specialize in working with lesbian, gay, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and gender expansive clients although my approach has shown success with clients outside of these demographics.
I offer a combination of progressive therapies that feel markedly different than more traditional/mainstream forms of treatment, including Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), delivered through a feminist-oriented framework of Narrative and Somatic work to generate a stronger mind-body connection and guiding sense of directionality in identity expression.
My approach is tailored to center you as the expert of your own life so that our time together emphasizes the direction you want to move in. I utilize a range of trauma-informed approaches to match your unique story/needs and am dedicated to establishing safety in the therapeutic space to allow free exploration of self.
APRIL 2026:
SLIDING FEE AVAILABLE
Clients often feel concerned about self-pay therapy, however I offer sliding scale payment to prioritize accessibility. Superbills are also available for out-of-network reimbursement with your insurance provider to offset costs!
Specialties
Addiction ADHD Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain College adjustment Community Violence Cultural Adjustment Depression Divorce Drug Addiction Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Food Insecurity Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Perfectionism Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Paperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
n/aRates
| First session | $150 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | -- |
| Tuesday | 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 2:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Compassion Focused Existential Mind-Body Mindfulness Narrative Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Somatic Trauma FocusedModalities
Groups IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
First-Gen International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People with Disabilities Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid VeganismMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 2
- Supervisor(s): Olivia Jones
- Supervisor License(s): OH-E.2203237-SUPV
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Transgender, Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Gay, Queer
- Religion(s): Buddhist