With over 12 years of experience in counseling, Paul Krauss, MA LPC, has worked in three different states and in various settings including universities, crisis intervention centers, social service agencies, and more. His expertise lies in a multitude of categories including family counseling, substance abuse, trauma, and mindfulness. Spending the majority of his childhood living and working at a motel with his parents, Paul had the opportunity to meet countless diverse individuals, which ultimately ignited his passion to help those around him in any way he could. During college, while studying to obtain his degree in education, Paul was a mentor for students, loved learning about the human condition and behavior, and focused on subjects such as ecology, psychology, and philosophy. Now, Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress)  as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors.