Paul Koerner

Paul is a licensed professional counselor who received his Master of Science in Counseling at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. He then worked for several years in an acute care behavioral health hospital, helping adolescents, adults, and seniors before transitioning to private practice. Paul works to understand the unique internal framework of each client and help them recognize inner strengths and areas in which they can grow. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are his most used modalities. He has advanced training in DBT, a counseling orientation that emphasizes the importance of learning to be mindful, developing effective coping strategies, learning to regulate emotions, and improving relationships with others.