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Paul employs a client-​centric, strengths-​based approach. He has extensive experience and expertise working with couples. He is both empathetic and intuitive. I would highly and without reservation recommend his services. He’s proven to be invaluable in assisting my husband and I in addressing difficult challenges and obstacles within our relationship, bringing us closer together, and coaching us on practical techniques to utilize for conflict resolution that are both affirming and effective.

Dr. Standal is a piss poor phychologist… it has taken me a long time to be able to write this review, because I’ve had to come to terms with what he had put me through when I had my experiences with the good doctor. In fact his betrayal of my trust has affected me in a major way…
I started seeing Dr. Standal because I needed someone to talk to about personal problems and problems with my marriage. Just about every time I left his office, I felt worse than I did when I went in, as he would blame me for all of the issues of my marriage. I even brought my ex-​wife in for one vistit after a particularly nasty argument, and Dr. Standal stood behind everything that she said… isn’t your doctor supposed to support you, and convey a positive attitude towards their patient… My experience with Dr. Standal was not a positive one, however the incident that was absolutely inexcusable was that he actually fed my ex wife information about me (his patient) during our divorce proceedings and even wrote her a letter benefitting her in court. He COMPLETELY broke the doctor/​patient confidentiality! you are supposed to trust your doctor! What Dr. Standal did really shook my confidence in other doctors as well. It has taken me a very long time to regain that trust with other doctors.
Stay away from this man, he will do much more harm than good!

Dr. Standal is absolutely amazing! I love his approach. I’m a no nonsense kind of person, so naturally I appreciate this in other people, ESPECIALLY my therapist! I’ve never been to therapy before and I’m so blessed to have my first experience be with someone like Dr. Standal. In a very short time he gave me back the confidence I needed and a better understanding of myself. Forever grateful for him

Dr. Standal is great, his no nonsense approach was what my family needed and I think he recognized that based on my family dynamic and his questions for us. He has helped not only the communication techniques in my family which is why we made the appointment in the first place but he has also helped us realize things about ourselves that play into those family dynamics. Still continuing to see Dr. Standal.

I was lucky to have found Dr Standal. There are so many therapist out there and is hard to choose. I was looking for a result oriented process and not a «well, you tell me» response from a therapist. Over many years have tried to resolve some issues that I knew were affecting my development and progress in my life. Had felt stuck and that I was repeating the same stupid behaviors and attitudes that were preventing me from having the life that I wanted. Had read the books, done seminars, watched self help documentaries, but for some reason or another, would always revert back to the same result. As I told Dr Standal, «I would grab the bull from the horns, but I can’t even see the bull». I sensed that there was some subconscious BS that was pushing, send me into the same crappy cycle/​results. I just could not see it/​find it/​identify it. I was flabbergasted and pleasantly surprised that Dr Standal helped me identify that main issue that I was dragging since childhood. Most importantly, how that was pretty much affecting/​creating every «CRAPPY» decision that I was making. It was a very liberating experience. I am very grateful to Dr Standal for helping me deal and overcome that situation/​issue that was so detrimental in my life.

Dr Standal is a great guy and an even better Dr! He is very compassionate and dedicated to his patients, I am forever grateful for the confidence, and self esteem I have regained from just the short time we have been working together. He goes above and beyond to find the proper path for progress while also considering the comfort of his patients.

Saving marriage with Intuitive Grasp :)
It’s been 10 months since we started our marriage counseling with Dr.Standal. Our marriage seemed unlikely savable at the time we first had a counseling session with him. It was not only with conflicts on surface but also with quite a few undiscovered, hidden conflicts which we didn’t even recognize before meeting Dr.Standal. (By the way, we had already tried few other counselors before him and hadn’t made any progress.) With his intuitive grasping ability, we were able to define underneath, but true issues in our relationship. Now we have better understanding with each other and of course, those process hasn’t been easy and swift. It has been more often slow and frustrating, but Dr. Standal has been very patient with us and also kept reminding us marriage is worth to save and sure it is! I am truly grateful that we were able to meet Dr. Standal!

Emailed Dr. Kamala about an appointment and services. It’s been a month and I’m still waiting. Oh well!

What more can be said about Dr. Standal that hasn’t already been said in previous reviews? My wife and I are so glad we met with him! I received more clarity in one session than in 6 from my previous therapist! He has the fantastic ability to take what seems like utter despair and immediately makes you feel you can make it through. Highly Recommend him!

Dr. Standal has a unique ability to grasp onto a situation and figure out the way to a successful resolution in a very short time. He is warm, caring, and extremely well educated in his field. I would highly recommend him.

Life is stressful. No matter how much we as individuals try to live a more comfortable life, we don’t have enough control! Since moving out to San Diego I’ve been looking for someone who gets me; understands where I’m coming from and can help me strive to be the best person I can be. Dr. Standal is that therapist and more. I’ve had therapists who will tell me I do a good job but it’s only words out of their mouth; Dr. Standal makes me feel appreciated! I’ve been given books to help cope with stress; or activities I can do at home; but that’s not what I need. I need someone willing to lend a helping hand; not someone who feels their success gives them the right to tell me what and how to do things because it worked for them in the past. Dr. Standal is a well educated, very involved, committed and sympathetic therapist who I highly recommend to anyone in search of a quality counselor.

DOCTOR STANDAL IS THE BEST!!! He truly saved my marriage and I love him for that. He speaks to you like a caring friend that really wants to help you with your issues and gives amazing advice on how to do so. He is sweet and loving and can put a smile on your face even though your going though a tough time. I truly recommend Dr. Standal to anybody that is going though something with their life and are trying to get through it. I highly recommend Dr. Standal…

Dr. Standal is ONE OF A KIND! He is like magician with a bag of great tricks only the tricks are wonderful skills and tools he teaches you until he finds what works best just for you. He’s always available in a pinch and the most warm and sincere person/​Dr. You will ever meet.

What can I say? The Doc is GREAT! I know this is a long time coming but I will never forget all the help and caring he’s given me. Dr. Standal is real, honest, and makes so much sense. I came to him utterly lost and with a great amount of dispair and he helped me regain my perspective and focus. He truly cares about his patients and is so kind and thoughful. There is so much that resonated within me during our sessions and the advice he gave I can’t put a price on. He’s absolute class and I can’t recommend him enough. Thanks Doc, warren m.

Dr. Standal is great. He is honest and knows how to get someone in line while maintaining a sweet and kind demeanor. He always does his best to make himself available and handles crisis situations very well! I have been seeing Dr. Standal for one year and he has helped me tremendously.

Family counseling… Great guy! Highly recommend him!

I have seen Dr. Standall for almost two years. He has consistently helped me throughout this time. Through his guidance, my relationship with my husband has become stronger, I have created healthy boundaries with my family, and I feel more confident.
I would highly recommend seeing him.

Dr. Paul is wonderful and really easy to talk to. He helped shape me and put me back in the mindset of taking care of myself when I wasn’t capable of doing so before. I would highly recommend going to him, he is worth every penny in helping you resolve issues you may have.