Paul Chaus (he/they) is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) and Drama Therapist whose work combines clinical depth with creative expression. Drawing from years of experience in crisis intervention, school-based counseling, and community mental health, Paul supports clients navigating trauma, identity, and relational complexity with compassion and care.

Paul holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Drama Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and a B.F.A. in Theatre from the University of Utah. He has facilitated therapeutic work across diverse settings from mobile crisis response teams in the Bay Area to intergenerational arts programs, schools, and stage-based interventions. His approach is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment theories, while integrating mindfulness, somatic awareness, parts work, and creative process.

As a queer clinician and former performer, Paul brings cultural humility, emotional intelligence, and presence to every therapeutic relationship. He creates spaces that welcome exploration, resilience, and joy, especially for those who may not feel fully reflected in traditional therapy.