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Individual, Couple and Family Therapy. Addiction Specialist ⸻ Dr. Paul Hersh Dr. Paul Hersh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. He earned his Master’s degree from Phillips Institute in Los Angeles and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College, also in Los Angeles. Dr. Hersh began his career as Director of Van Nuys Psychiatric Hospital’s Substance Abuse Program, where he specialized in treatment and recovery strategies for individuals struggling with addiction. He later served as Director of Catholic Charities’ Outreach Program for the Prevention of Homeless Youth, designing community initiatives to support at-risk adolescents. As part of his advocacy, he has spoken at more than 50 high schools on substance abuse prevention, equipping young people with the knowledge and tools to make healthier choices. As an addiction and alcoholism specialist, Dr. Hersh has also served as an expert witness in court, offering professional testimony in cases involving substance abuse and mental health. For over 27 years, he has been Founder and President of the Counseling Office of Paul Hersh, a thriving mental health practice in Southern California, where he and his team provide compassionate, evidence-based care to clients of all ages. Beyond the therapy room, Dr. Hersh is the author and creator of 30 Second Therapy, a video series available on YouTube, Instagram (@dr.paulhersh), and TikTok. With millions of views, 30 Second Therapy delivers quick, accessible insights on relationships, anxiety, addiction, and personal growth—making therapeutic wisdom available to a global audience. Dr. Hersh continues to balance his deep clinical expertise with a passion for accessible mental health education, inspiring people everywhere to take small, practical steps toward lasting change.
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