Paul C. Cherry

Paul C. Cherry, MS, LPC, LCDC, is a licensed professional counselor and licensed chemical dependency counselor based in Fort Worth, Texas. He is the co-founder of Same Time Next Week? Counseling & Consultation, PLLC, a growing private group counseling practice, where he provides mental health counseling and addiction treatment while helping lead the development and growth of a collaborative counseling space.

Paul earned his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University, a CACREP-accredited program, and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Virginia Tech.

Before becoming a counselor, Paul spent more than a decade as an elementary and middle school teacher, where he developed curriculum, mentored educators, and supported students facing emotional and academic challenges. His counseling work today reflects that same dedication to growth and resilience.

Paul has presented on topics including his book Blazing the Longest Path: Empowered Steps for Liberation from Addiction, stress management, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and innovative approaches to addiction recovery. His professional focus centers on helping individuals reclaim purpose, develop resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives.

Paul is an avid ultra-marathon and trail runner, having completed over 70 races of a marathon length or longer. Including multiple 50k (31.1 miles), 50 miles, and 100k (62 miles) races. On his long races, Paul consistently comes in contact with other participants who have struggled with addiction and mental health concerns, which becomes a topic of conversations for the many hours on the run.