Matt Paris, PsyD – Clinical Director
Dr. Matthew Paris was born and raised in northeastern Ohio, and he completed his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University. He received his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2008. He completed an APA accredited, pre-doctoral internship at The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) in Muncie, Indiana. At the YOC, he conducted psychological testing and group and individual psychotherapy with youth with severe emotional and behavioral disorders, many of whom were mandated by the courts to reside in one of the several residential homes at the YOC.
After he completed his internship, Dr. Paris completed his post-doctoral training at Western Mental Health Center in Marshall, Minnesota. At The Western Mental Health Center, Dr. Paris conducted psychological testing and individual, group and family psychotherapy with people ranging from 5-65 years old.
Dr. Paris was licensed as a psychologist in Ohio in May of 2011. He conducted psychological testing and disability evaluations for one year. He then worked at an outpatient mental health facility in Fairview Park, Ohio before he accepted a position at The Charak Center for Health and Wellness in January of 2013. Based on his clinical skills, diligent work-ethic, positive feedback from clients, and positive interactions with staff members, Dr. Paris was promoted to the Clinical Director position in June of 2013.
Dr. Paris has worked and completed training in several hospitals, residential treatment facilities with adjudicated juveniles, and he has worked in jails and prison environments. Dr. Paris specializes with children, adolescents, and adults. He has extensive training with depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders. He also has conducted several disability evaluations for Social Security and The Bureau of Worker’s Compensation and several psychological testing reports. Dr. Paris specializes in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy and evidence-based treatments for mental health disorders.
