Dr. Bobbie J Paul, licensed marriage and family therapist, has over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist with a private practice in Chula Vista , CA. Dr. Paul specializes in relationship therapy with couples or individuals. 

Following a long work history in the business world, Dr. Paul enrolled in graduate school at USIU/AIU in San Diego to complete her post graduate education in psychology. She was licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 1992 and completed her Ph.D. in 1993.  

Dr. Paul's interest in Bowen Family Systems theory led her to the Special Post Graduate program at the Center for the Study of the Family in Georgetown, Washington , D.C. She attended the training program in Bowen theory four times a year from 2000 to 2004. During this time Dr. Paul became familiar with the ideas and theory developed by Murray Bowen, M.D. who was a pioneer in the early years of family therapy. Dr. Paul’s approach to therapy is based on Bowen Family Systems theory.

Dr. Paul is also an AAMFT supervisor with many years experience as a supervisor for students and registered interns

preparing to become licensed therapists.

Education
1989, M.A., USIU/AIU in San Diego
1993, Ph.D., USIU/AIU in San Diego

Additional Training
2000 to 2004 Special Post Graduate program in Bowen Family Systems Theory, Bowen Center, Washington, D.C.

License
1992, Licensed Marriage Family Therapy, LMFT  #29201)

Professional and Memberships
CAMFT - California Association for Marriage Family Therapy
AAMFT - American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy