Dr. Matthew Paris

Licensed Psychologist, Co-Founder

Dr. Paris is a graduate from The Ohio State University (Go Bucks!) and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He has been a licensed psychologist in Ohio since 2011. During his work experience he has worked in hospital settings, outpatient private practices, residential treatment facilities, and a federal prison. He also was the clinical director for a large, outpatient community mental health center for 7 years.

Dr. Paris has extensive experience conducting social security disability evaluations, independent medical evaluations (IME) for the BWC, and psychological testing for ADHD, personality disorders, and substance abuse.  

He utilizes cognitive behavioral and evidence-based interventions with teens and adults for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and personality disorders. He also has a special interest working with blended families. He believes that “there really is no substitute for hard work” and gives his clients the encouragement they need to work through obstacles, whether they are mental health related or situational. 

Dr. Paris is happily married and a proud parent of 3 step-children, two playful dogs, and one very comical parrot. He believes his life experiences and diverse clinical training have helped him become a better person and clinician. He also believes in the importance of faith, self-care and treating others with respect. He enjoys spending time outside hiking, biking, going on walks, and watching college football. He’s been described as patient, honest, easy-going, caring, supportive, hard-working, and genuine by former clients, staff, and his family.