Dr. Paul Hoard is a licensed counselor, psychoanalytic psychotherapist, and Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. For over a decade, he has trained graduate students and professionals in how to listen carefully, discern layered relational dynamics, and exercise sound judgment in complex human settings.
Praxplay emerged from his work in clinical training and his scholarship on play and simulation as environments for professional formation. He saw that meaningful skill development requires more than information — it requires structured practice grounded in psychological insight.
As Chief Strategic Officer, Paul provides the philosophical and psychological foundation of Praxplay. He leads the development of the company's conceptual frameworks, scenario architecture, and evaluative models, ensuring that the platform remains grounded in behavioral science while adaptable across industries, including clinical education, leadership development, and organizational training.
He maintains a private practice, provides professional supervision, and writes at the intersection of psychology, culture, and human development. He is co-author (with Billie Hoard) of Eucontamination: Disgust Theology and the Christian Life.
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