Fun facts

Superpower
🦸 Empathy mixed with humor and humility in acknowledging that while I might fill a critical role it is easily outsized by the work the clients must do themselves.

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Free Time
☀️ Biking, Rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, traveling, cooking, gardening, cross country skiing, paddling white and flat water, exploring, binge watching interesting (to me) series.

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Self-Care
✨ Anything outside.

"I think Paul deeply understands us, and cares about what has happened; I am grateful and happy for this opportunity."
— Manatee family

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"Paul is fabulous and my son is really enjoying his sessions."
— Manatee mom

meet your

Therapist

Paul Meeker

LCSW

I was born and grew up in Northern California but have spent the last 11 years in the southwest, New Mexico and Colorado. In my work I try to engage children and families where they are in lifes journey to support them in finding relief from whatever symptoms and problems seem to be in their way. I have worked with youth and families since I was in high school including 17 years in early childhood education; working in school settings; guiding youth and families in the outdoors; and providing remote telehealth particularly to students who weren't able to attend school.

Specialities

Adjustment

Anxiety

Defiance / Aggression

Grief / Loss

Learning Disabilities

School Issues

Separation Anxiety

Sleep Issues

Sibling Conflict

Approach

As part of Manatee’s care team,

Paul Meeker

is supported by supervision and care coordination. Manatee’s standard of care includes a structured plan, active parent involvement, and regular check-ins throughout care.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Narrative Therapy

Works with

Preschool (0-4 years old)

Elementary school age (5-9 years old)

Tweens (10-12 years old)

Early teens (13-16 years old)

Late teens (17+ years old)

Parents & caregivers

Available in

Credentials

BSc Early Childhood Education Pacific Union College; MSW New Mexico Highlands University

Language(s)

English