Dr. Paul Frehner is a New Hampshire Licensed Psychologist.

I received my doctorate degree in 1996 from the Clinical Psychology program at Antioch University in Keene NH. I also hold a masters degree in creative arts therapy from Lesley University. Prior to moving to the States, I worked as a teacher, social worker and creative arts therapist in Switzerland, my country of origin. Upon receiving my doctorate, I worked as a psychologist at a residential school for multi-handicapped children. In addition, I have  worked for several years as a senior staff therapist at Monadnock Area Psychotherapy and Spirituality Services (MAPS). For 12 years I have worked as a School Psychologist in a New Hampshire High School. I am trained in Family Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Breath Therapy (Atemschule Klara Wolf), Teenage Issues, Parenting,  as well as Psychological Assessments, EMDR and Natural Processing (somatically based EMDR).

Techniques and strategies I utilize in my treatment are: Insight Oriented Talk Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, Mindfulness Practice and Meditation, EMDR and Natural Processing (see ‘Resources’ tab) as well as Creative Arts Therapy approaches. Besides coordinating treatment with your physician I cooperate and refer to a Speech Therapist, Art Therapist, Musician, holistic Chiropractic practitioner and a specialist in Mindfulness and Bodywork.

I am a father of four, love to travel and enjoy the good things in life. I am looking forward to meeting you.

Article on Dr. Frehner and Stillpoint Psychological Services from the MONADNOCK LEDGER (9/25/2012) see here.

Client statements about Dr. Frehner’s work:

Parent (MM) re: an evaluation:  “We really appreciate your explanations. I feel like this is the first evaluation that I felt I understood the results well. (..) You obviously found your correct calling. You are very insightful, not just with the students, but with the parents.”

(EF, age 17, male) re: individual therapy:   “I worked with Paul – he cared enough about what was in my head about why I was not doing work – he allowed me to open my flow valve – to get stuff out and deal with it- Paul allowed me to understand the need to finish high school – if you actually do all the s… you become free in a bizarre way-“

Parent (LH) re: work with her daughter:  “He takes time each week to sit with our daughter and work with her one on one to help her learn tools for managing her anxiety while developing a healthy sense of self. We have watched our child who had been withdrawn, fearful and angry blossom into a young woman who feels confident and ready to meet the challenges of college…”

Young Adult Client: My life has been drastically changed for the better since I’ve started seeing Dr. Paul. I’ve worked with many therapists in my day, and I’ve never felt more comfortable than I do with him. Before we began our weekly sessions, I couldn’t even imagine working a job without having a panic attack. I was miserably just laying around waiting to die, and refraining from speeding up the process was a daily struggle. Now I work two jobs that I’m very happy with, I’m off the psychiatric medication I was dependent on for many years, I’ve developed vital coping skills for my mood swings, anxiety, and toxic thoughts, worked through a series of traumas, and feel stronger than I ever have in my life. I have genuine hope for the future and I haven’t felt that in years. Whether digging deep into my emotional responses and past traumas, working on current issues, or helping me strategy for the progression of my life, Dr. Paul has been an incredible ally. His groundedness, genuine care, insight, and sense of humor make for a balanced individual you can trust with anything you may need to say or feel. He never makes you feel rushed and knows how to end a session on the best note. I could sing his praises all day and can’t recommend him more. If you’re reading this, I wish you all the best in your journey for healing. It’s a lot of work, and you’ve got to be prepared for that. Don’t expect a therapist to just magically solve your problems for you. Get ready to be honest with yourself as well as a your therapist and stay open-minded. Take it from someone who has seen many therapists; you’ll be doing yourself an immense favor by working with Dr. Paul.