Paul A Meenu, Ph.D, Th.D, QMHP-C
Consultant on psychological assessments, Spirituality, and mental Health
Dr. Paul Meenu has an extensive background in clinical psychology, business management, marketing research, special education, and Christian ministry. He is well-skilled in empathic counseling and well-equipped to work from a spiritual framework to provide skilled mental health services to interested clients.
As a consummate professional, Dr. Meenu obtained his Master's and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Walden University, Minnesota, USA. He also holds a Master of Ministry and a Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) from Andersonville Theological Seminary, Georgia, USA. Dr. Meenu is a certified educator and holds a Master of Art in Teaching (Special Education K-12) from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia USA, and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Adult Education from the University of Ghana. Finally, Dr. Meenu holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Cape Coast (Central University, Ghana).
Dr. Meenu completed his pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at The Multicultural Clinical Center (MCC) and the Center for Cognitive Therapy & Assessments (CCTA) in Virginia. He then completed his post-doctoral residency clinical training with Joe Gorin, Psy.D. & Associates and the MECCA Group LLC, Washington, DC. Each setting has contributed to Dr. Meenu’s skillset including individual, group, and family therapy, play therapy, parent guidance work, multidisciplinary and school consultation, and psychological assessments. Dr. Meenu has extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, complex trauma and PTSD, ADHD, family conflict, and many more.
Dr. Meenu is a Resident in Psychology in Virginia and a Psychology Associate in Washington, DC. He is currently working towards his clinical psychologist licenses in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland. He is a certified pastoral counselor from the Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling and an educator of children with special needs.
With a warm and calming personality, Dr. Meenu employs an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), schema therapy, solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and interpersonal process therapy to meet the needs of his clients. In addition, Dr. Meenu has extensive psychological experience in psychological assessments and testing in both school and clinical settings.
Dr. Meenu enjoys spending time with family, traveling, watching soccer games, preaching, playing the piano, and singing in church.
Services
Comprehensive psychological Assessments
I assist my clients in gaining clarity on diagnoses through comprehensive neuropsychological assessments. I also conduct school admissions assessments, comprehensive evaluations for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and learning differences in children, adolescents, and young adults.
I provide detailed reports on your child’s cognitive and academic abilities using assessments, which can be essential for school school success and admissions applications. After these assessments, I hold a feedback session to discuss your report or your child’s unique strengths and areas for growth.
Psychological Evaluations for Immigration Purposes
Evaluations are offered for a variety of forensic situations, including a wide variety of immigration-related issues. It should be understood that these evaluations are intended to be from a neutral point of view and there is no guarantee that the evaluation will benefit your case. However, many lawyers have found that our psychological evaluations often make their cases stronger. Our services for immigrants deal with some of the situations listed below:
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Suspension of removal based on hardship to a U.S. citizen or resident
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Political asylum
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Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions
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Humanitarian cases
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
To enhance my clients' emotional awareness, I utilize an integrative approach to therapy that encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT), and other key modalities. This comprehensive approach to therapy empowers my clients to explore the underlying reasons for their emotional experiences and identify any internal obstacles that may hinder them from reaching their life goals.
By engaging in this transformative journey, clients can unlock their potential and achieve lasting change.