Dr. Paul M. Smerz

“The major focus of my professional career as a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst during the past twenty years has been the development of a practice that promotes wholeness and balance in life. To that aim, I have developed strong clinical skills in many areas of psychology, including psychological evaluation and treatment of a wide array of problems that occur throughout the life-span. I am dedicated to the practice of depth psychology and transformative change in all aspects of life, including our private inner worlds, relationships, spiritual beliefs. rituals, organizational involvements and cultural worldviews.

I generally prefer to meet with individuals on a weekly basis, at least during the initial phase of our work together. However, deeper work may come about by working more intensively and frequently. I also find the use of relevant "homework" to be very beneficial.

As an analyst, I enjoy using techniques that facilitate the development of a deeper conscious awareness of underlying sources of information about the self, and use dreams, journaling, art, and typology, and active imagination. I have been named by Milwaukee Magazine as one of Milwaukee area's top psychotherapists.”