Dr. Paul Birch, LMFT
Fairfax, VA
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years of experience specializing in the treatment and prevention of marital distress. I help couples navigate challenges such as affair recovery, communication and conflict, and compulsive sexual behaviors, while focusing on approaches that promote lasting change. My work is grounded in evidence-based methods and a commitment to helping couples strengthen connection, understanding, and resilience in their relationships.
Education & Experience
- Ph.D. Psychology: Research and Evaluation Methodology, Utah State University
- M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Brigham Young University
- 25+ years of experience serving couples and families
Specialties
- Marital & Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Conflict Resolution
- Intimacy
- Communication
- Sexless/Withdrawn
- Affair & Infidelity Recovery
- Family Systems & Life Changes
Trainings, Certifications, and Continuing Education
- The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy: Differentiation, Attachment, and Brain Science (Year Long Intensive, Couples Institute), 2020
- Level 1 Gottman Couples Therapy: Bridging the Couple Chasm
- Level 2 Gottman Couples Therapy: Assessment, Intervention, and Co-Morbidities
- Gottman Institute Treating Affairs & Trauma
- The Marriage Meeting Program: A Strength Based Approach for Successful Relationships
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Topics in Human Sexuality: Sexual Compulsivity
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Topics in Human Sexuality: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy
- Treating Complex Trauma: Using Emotive Writing
- Attachment, Regulation Theory, Relational Trauma
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy – Individual & Group Therapy Through the Lifespan
Dr. Birch’s Approaches include the following:
- Gottman Method
- Imago Therapy
- Relational Life Therapy by Terry Real
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
Locations Dr. Birch Works
Fairfax, VA
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