It is my honor to join people in their journey toward change and wellness. I bring to the table over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. One thing that experience has taught me is how important it is to listen, grow in understanding of, and collaboration with my clients. 

Education & Experience

Paul earned a Master of Arts in Family Psychology from Hardin-Simmons University. After 16 years of working among the clinical team at Ministry of Counseling & Enrichment, Paul formed ABI Counseling where he works with individuals, couples, and families. Prior to joining that clinical team, Paul worked as a counselor for the Regional Victim Crisis Center where he primarily worked with people who had endured trauma through either recent events or childhood experiences. His professional career began working with teenagers and their families in a non-clinical setting. 

License & Certification

Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas and a Board Approved Supervisor (#60529)

Certified EMDR Therapist

Paul Irby, M.A., LPC-S

Specialties

Marital & Pre-marital Counseling

Trauma/PTSD

Other Issues of Focus

Anxiety/Stress

Depression

Parenting

Life transitions

Faith Deconstruction/Reconstruction

Divorce recovery

Grief

Relationship struggles

Client Focus

Individuals (ages 12+)

Couples

Families

LGBTQ+ Allied