Paddock John R PHD

Welcome to the website of John R. Paddock, Ph. D., ABPP, LLC, a licensed psychologist and licensed psychoanalyst with over 35 years of experience in providing psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and psychological assessment services. Our goal is to provide a safe and confidential space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to work collaboratively to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.

Serviced Offered

We offer a range of services, including:

• Individual psychotherapy for adults, focusing on cognitive-behavioral analysis systems psychotherapy (CBASP), humanistic psychology, interpersonal psychology, and personal construct psychology
• Psychoanalysis, incorporating self psychology, motivational systems theory, and relational psychoanalysis
• Telehealth psychotherapy sessions, utilizing confidential, digitally secure video appointments
• Psychological assessments, including the Birkman Method (TBM), to help individuals understand their strengths, needs, and motivations

Approach and Philosophy

As a licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst, I believe that it is essential to create a collaborative, relational, non-judgmental, and inquiring environment for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My approach is guided by a range of theoretical models, including cognitive-behavioral analysis systems psychotherapy (CBASP), humanistic psychology, interpersonal psychology, and personal construct psychology. I am committed to helping individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, and to empowering them to make positive changes in their lives.

Specialties and Interests

My specialties and interests include:

• Personal construct psychology
• Telehealth psychotherapy
• Cognitive-behavioral analysis systems psychotherapy (CBASP)
• Humanistic psychology
• Interpersonal psychology
• Relational psychoanalysis

Professional Affiliations and Certifications

I am a licensed psychologist and licensed psychoanalyst with the following certifications and affiliations:

• Licensed Psychologist in District of Columbia (#PSY1001127), Georgia (#PSY000911), New Mexico (#1085), New York (#017989), and Tennessee (#3518)
• Certified by Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the Chronic Depressions (Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP); Unipolar Mood Disorders Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University)
• Diplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology (ABClinP #5973)
• Birkman Master Certified Professional National Register of Health Service Psychologists (#41589)
• Member of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA), American Psychological Association (APA), Association for Psychological Science (APS), and Georgia Psychological Association (GPA)

In Summary

As a licensed psychologist and licensed psychoanalyst, I am committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based services to individuals seeking to improve their mental health and well-being. My approach is collaborative, relational, non-judgmental, and inquiring, and I am dedicated to helping individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.