Paul Lucht Rutledge, MA

People often reach out for therapy when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. Asking for help can feel uncomfortable or even intimidating, but it is also a meaningful step toward change. Paul offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can slow down, reflect, and begin to understand what’s driving their current struggles.

Paul approaches therapy with the belief that people have an inherent capacity for growth when they are met with empathy, curiosity, and collaboration. He views therapy as a shared process rather than a place where advice is handed down. Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you are returning to therapy after time away, Paul works alongside clients to help them build insight, resilience, and practical tools for change.

Clients often describe Paul as genuine, grounded, and approachable. He brings warmth and appropriate humor into the room while remaining thoughtful and attentive to the deeper emotional work that therapy requires.

Individuals

Paul works with adult men who are navigating challenges such as:

• Substance use and recovery

• Behavioral and process addictions

• Identity, purpose, and life direction

• Emotional regulation and stress

In his work with addiction and recovery, Paul focuses on understanding the underlying pain and patterns that fuel compulsive behaviors. Therapy emphasizes developing insight, strengthening coping skills, and creating sustainable change rooted in self-awareness and accountability.