- Warm direct style
- Values-driven work
- Practical steps
About Paul
Paul spent 20 years on active duty as a Chief Petty Officer before moving into clinical work. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Norfolk State University. Over a decade of practice has included work with military service members and Veterans, and a broad range of common life challenges such as depression, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.
In sessions Paul blends several approaches to match a person’s needs. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relationship moments that feel stuck. He also draws on client-centered listening and mindfulness to keep conversations grounded.
Paul describes his counseling as interactive and straightforward. He aims to treat people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. Together with each client he builds a plan focused on what is already working and on realistic steps forward.
He supports issues like communication breakdowns, guilt and shame, forgiveness work, veteran and armed forces concerns, self-harm thoughts, and career transitions. Paul encourages prospective clients to consider how practical changes in thought and behavior can ease daily strain.
How Paul’s Approaches Shape Online Work
Paul often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practical online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavior changes to see what shifts.He also uses client-centered listening to create space for people to describe what matters most. That means the therapist and client decide together which methods to try and adjust them as goals evolve. Finding the best approach is a collaborative process tailored to the person’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when useful. It can also help people keep therapy consistent through moves or work changes. Please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments will be scheduled and delivered.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paul commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is warm and interactive but straightforward. He focuses on practical steps and tailors conversations to each person.
What is his clinical background?
Paul has 10 years of clinical experience and served 20 years on active duty as a Chief Petty Officer before entering social work practice.
Which credentials and location apply to this clinician?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
In what language can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking to know which options are offered at the time of scheduling.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.