Raymond Paxton
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Offers Online Sessions
Male
Raymond Paxton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri in Columbia, earned in 2000. Specializing in trauma/PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, ADHD, chronic health conditions, suicidality, and anxiety disorders, Raymond utilizes evidence-based therapeutic modalities in his practice. He employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) daily for cognitive restructuring and identifying maladaptive belief systems, and integrates Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) with veterans to address trauma. He also applies Aaron Beck's CBT substance abuse concepts and utilizes integrative behavioral couples therapy to help couples understand the variables contributing to conflict.
Raymond has a diverse professional background that includes community mental health, inpatient geriatric hospital work, and extensive experience with veterans providing couples therapy, substance abuse treatment, and PTSD treatment. He is allied with diverse groups including LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, single mothers, women, veterans, BIPOC communities, men's mental health, and survivors of trauma and abuse.
Guided by the belief in the importance of positive relationships and self-acceptance, Raymond emphasizes understanding the need for emotional safety, recognizing that many negative outcomes stem from attempts to protect oneself from suffering. In his free time, he enjoys exercising through running and reading. His extensive experience and compassionate approach make him a dedicated and effective therapist for a wide range of mental health challenges.
Raymond has a diverse professional background that includes community mental health, inpatient geriatric hospital work, and extensive experience with veterans providing couples therapy, substance abuse treatment, and PTSD treatment. He is allied with diverse groups including LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, single mothers, women, veterans, BIPOC communities, men's mental health, and survivors of trauma and abuse.
Guided by the belief in the importance of positive relationships and self-acceptance, Raymond emphasizes understanding the need for emotional safety, recognizing that many negative outcomes stem from attempts to protect oneself from suffering. In his free time, he enjoys exercising through running and reading. His extensive experience and compassionate approach make him a dedicated and effective therapist for a wide range of mental health challenges.
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Raymond Paxton may support individuals who want to explore trauma and relational dynamics through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-informed lens. His work with veterans, couples, and diverse populations emphasizes emotional safety and self-acceptance, addressing challenges such as PTSD, mood disorders, and substance use within a compassionate, structured framework.
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