- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Client-centered approach
About Paul
Paul Dempsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 24 years of professional experience. He lists stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, motivation, self-esteem and confidence among the concerns he helps people with.
Paul keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens to what is causing stress or anxiety, then works with a person to try options that make daily life easier. Conversations focus on clear goals and small steps rather than long explanations.
His approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. That means sessions often include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing new behaviors, and practicing skills for better emotional control.
Paul also uses motivational interviewing and trauma-focused ideas when a person needs them. These methods are used to bolster motivation for change and to address difficult past experiences in a paced way. He combines these tools to match what the person says is most important.
People who contact Paul can expect a direct, practical style that focuses on coping strategies, communication, and problem solving. He also lists areas such as grief, relationship and intimacy issues, career concerns, ADHD, substance-related problems, and many interpersonal patterns like attachment or codependency as topics he addresses.
He works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. International clients are accepted, and prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
Paul uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as core parts of his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting what a person says, and building a working plan based on their priorities. CBT looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors and tries practical experiments to change unhelpful cycles.He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation or interpersonal effectiveness is needed. DBT skills training teaches concrete techniques for managing strong emotions and improving communication in stressful situations.
Choosing the right methods is part of the process. He will work together with a client to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and then adjust the plan over time based on what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel, or choose shorter check-ins when schedules require it. These practical benefits help people try therapy without shifting too much of their daily routine.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, career concerns, grief, ADHD, and related interpersonal problems.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, using listening and collaborative planning to try steps that can improve day-to-day functioning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional work experience as a clinical social worker.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.