Paul Carbajal

Paul Carbajal, Psy.D., Groups Coordinator

 

 

Pronouns: He/Him

Fun Facts:

I'm a fan of churning premium ice cream and experimenting with fusion stir-fry.  I prioritize connecting conversation, with a healthy dose of deadpan.  And when I have a minute, I love getting outside and being (at least a little) silly with my kids each day.

 

 

Completing his masters and doctoral training at Azusa Pacific University with an emphasis in Family Psychology, Dr. Carbajal completed additional training in University Counseling settings both pre-doctorally (Ohio University; Whittier College) and post-doctorally (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo). Trained as a generalist, he has specific experience with administration of clinical training, individual, couple and group therapy, and outreach and prevention services. 

 

Prior to university counseling, Dr. Carbajal worked in various community mental health settings providing therapy and psychological assessment, primarily with low-income individuals and families of Latina/o, African American, and Asian American descent. 

 

Dr. Carbajal believes that the individual is best understood in context of the larger community and environment, with unique needs, identity, and story. His therapeutic style often incorporates strengths-based, interpersonal, and family psychology approaches. Additionally, Dr. Carbajal has specialized experience in working with the following student concerns: crisis intervention, anxiety disorders, trauma recovery and resilience, depressive disorders, eating disorders, and relationship and identity concerns. He especially enjoys working with men's issues, spiritual and religious identity integration, healing from past or recent trauma, and helping develop deep connection with others. 

 

A SoCal native, Dr. Carbajal enjoys spending time with his family in the great outdoors, hiking, camping, and disc golfing. When a spare moment arises, he enjoys the fine arts of churning premium ice cream, soy candle crafting, and stir-fry.