- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- CBT and ACT
About Paul
Paul D. Wess is an Ohio LPCC with 30 years of clinical experience who focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and related concerns. He lists anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, and compassion fatigue among the issues he addresses. Paul also notes work with attachment and abandonment issues, panic attacks, mood concerns, and sexuality.
He holds master’s degrees in psychology and sociology and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study that reflects advanced doctoral coursework. Those academic steps inform how he thinks about persistent problems and long-term patterns.
In sessions he attends to thoughts, bodily reactions, emotions, and personal values. He uses practical conversations to help people notice what keeps them stuck and to try out different ways of responding. Therapy is described in plain terms and focuses on clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better daily functioning.
Paul draws on a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior concepts, client-centered listening, and existential reflection. He describes these methods as tools to help people clarify what matters and change unhelpful patterns.
He works in English and Estonian and practices from Ohio. People who prefer direct, experience-informed work that connects feelings with behavior may find his approach fits their needs. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching steps to schedule a first session.
How Paul integrates therapy approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that reflect personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and anxiety levels. It often includes practical exercises to try between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening and support, creating room for a person to explore concerns at their own pace and clarify what matters to them.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, try different techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. Sessions can weave elements from these methods rather than following a single fixed model, so people can find what feels most helpful over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy week. It can allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and let people join from locations that are convenient and quieter. The focus will remain on practical tools and clear steps that can be practiced between meetings to address anxiety, panic, grief, and relationship patterns.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English, Estonian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and related issues such as depression, panic attacks, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and existential approaches to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience, including advanced graduate study beyond the master’s level.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Ohio LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Estonian.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.