Paul Agustinovich

In 1995, Paul Agustinovich, Ph.D., opened a private practice in marriage and family therapy in San Mateo, California. He counsels couples and individuals on a range of matters and focuses on encouraging healing, growth, and communication. Paul Agustinovich focuses on the individual's emotional life as he helps clients improve their family, work, or personal situations. Paul Agustinovich specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues related to self-worth. He works with adult survivors of childhood abuse and provides counseling for those going through divorce, experiencing grief, or struggling with gender and sexuality issues. Paul Agustinovich attended California State University, East Bay (formerly California State University, Hayward), where he received a B.S. in Psychology in 1984 and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology in 1988. He earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from Saybrook University (formerly Saybrook Graduate School and Research Institute) in 2004. He also holds a membership in the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In 2001, Paul Agustinovich began working at the University of San Francisco as a Supervisor for graduate students enrolled in the Marriage and Family Therapy program, a position he maintains today. In addition, he has pursued specialized training in a range of methods, including somatic experiencing, EMDR, and focusing. From 1991 to 1995, Dr. Agustinovich worked as a Domestic Violence Counselor in Burlingame, California. During that time, he initiated a program on stress and anger management techniques, taught participants to curb violent impulses, and provided an outlet for clients to discuss their emotions. Prior to this, he served as an Instructor and Counselor in Psychological Services at the College of San Mateo. During his student years, he was an intern and counselor at the Suicide Prevention and Crisis Center in Burlingame, California. From 1985 to 1987, he helped provide crisis management to individuals, families, and couples. He also carried out client follow-up and case management.