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Expert Psychological Services for Adult Transitions in Dallas
Chafetz Paul K has dedicated his career to empowering adults through life's transitions since 1982. As a licensed clinical psychologist and former associate professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, I bring over 30 years of expertise in adult and geriatric mental health. My practice focuses on equipping clients with the psychological tools needed to navigate complex challenges, from difficult family dynamics to retirement planning. With advanced training from Duke University Medical Center and the Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences, I specialize in helping adults aged 25+ develop self-awareness, improve interpersonal skills, and achieve meaningful personal growth. My practice combines academic rigor with practical application, offering both individual therapy and educational workshops.

I maintain active memberships in the American Psychological Association, Texas Psychological Association, and Dallas Psychological Association, where I have held leadership roles. My unique CODOP program addresses challenges of loving difficult older parents, while my Grow Into It methodology helps clients transition successfully into post-career life. Located in Dallas, Texas, my practice serves clients through personalized psychotherapy sessions and specialized psychological assessments for testamentary capacity. I am committed to providing evidence-based care that emphasizes learning as a pathway to personal growth and emotional resilience.
Services
Clinical Psychology CODOP Support Will Capacity Assessments Retirement Readiness Workshops
Details
  • Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
  • 30+ years of clinical psychology experience with adult populations
  • Former university professor with academic expertise in mental health
  • Specialized CODOP program for difficult family dynamics
  • Certified in testamentary capacity assessments for legal professionals
  • Developed trademarked Grow Into It methodology for retirement readiness
Services
Clinical Psychology
Individual therapy for adults navigating life transitions. Specialized treatment combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with developmental psychology principles. Focus areas include self-awareness development, interpersonal skill enhancement, and emotional resilience building through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
CODOP Support
Specialized program for adults dealing with difficult older parents. Teaches emotional protection strategies, boundary setting techniques, and legacy planning. Includes educational workshops and individual counseling to address intergenerational relationship challenges and personality disorder dynamics.
Will Capacity Assessments
Psychological evaluations for testamentary capacity and undue influence risk. Provides legal professionals with documented assessments of mental competency for estate planning. Includes comprehensive reporting to prevent future will contests and ensure client intentions are protected.
Retirement Readiness
Grow Into It program for pre-retirement preparation. Combines career transition strategies with life purpose exploration. Teaches clients to develop meaningful post-career activities and maintain psychological well-being during major life stage changes.
Workshops
Group sessions on adult development topics. Covers transition management, family dynamics, and retirement planning. Combines didactic instruction with interactive exercises to develop practical psychological skills for personal growth and life stage adaptation.
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Chafetz Paul K
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 30+ years of experience in adult mental health. Former University of Texas Southwestern faculty member. Specializes in life transitions, CODOP support, and retirement readiness. Holds PhD from University of Florida and post-doctoral geropsychology training.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual psychotherapy focused on life transitions, family dynamics, and retirement planning. Sessions use evidence-based approaches tailored to adult development needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider. Clients receive detailed receipts for potential insurance reimbursement. Payment options include cash, check, and digital payment platforms.
What is the CODOP program?
CODOP (Children of Difficult Older Parents) is a specialized program addressing challenges with aging parents. It includes strategies for emotional protection and healthy boundary setting.
Do you provide psychological assessments?
Yes, I offer testamentary capacity evaluations for legal professionals. These assessments document mental competency for estate planning purposes.
What are your office hours?
Therapy sessions are scheduled by appointment. Office location is in Dallas, Texas, with flexible scheduling options for working professionals.
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