Paul Backlund, AMFT

From an early age, therapy played a meaningful role in Paul’s life, shaping his curiosity and desire for deeper understanding. As a second-generation St. Thomian from the Virgin Islands, he was raised within a rich, multicultural community that instilled in him a deep appreciation for diversity and connection. These experiences led him to mentor at-risk and marginalized youth and pursue studies focused on how unseen social influences shape our lives. Paul became a therapist to help others explore the stories that define them. He believes therapy is not about “fixing” problems, but about understanding our relationship to them—uncovering how thoughts, beliefs, and experiences shape emotions like anxiety, depression, and uncertainty. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, he helps clients challenge limiting patterns and discover new, more empowering narratives. Paul has experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, trans youth, young adults, couples, and families. His areas of focus include anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions.