- Intimacy issues
- Anxiety and stress
- Career coaching
About Paul
Paul Hugens is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 40 years of experience. He works with people who are struggling with intimacy-related issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, addictions, and career or life changes.
He frames clients as experts on their own stories and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem solving. Paul aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes that fit their lives.
His background includes long-term practice in clinical settings across Florida. That experience has exposed him to a wide range of concerns, from grief and bipolar mood issues to communication problems and issues around sexual expression such as BDSM and kink. He also addresses aging and geriatric issues and the stresses that come with caregiving, cancer, or end-of-life matters.
In sessions he addresses impulsivity, codependency, isolation, and attachment issues in straightforward terms. He also offers support around first responder stresses, forgiveness work, and rebuilding self-esteem after infidelity or loss. Paul incorporates coaching-style conversations when clients want clearer goals around career or life purpose.
People who prefer direct, experience-based guidance often find his approach matches their needs. He offers work in English and accepts international clients; anyone interested should confirm session logistics before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Paul commonly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking and behavior patterns. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice thoughts that increase anxiety or shame and test new ways of responding. These methods are useful for social anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.He also uses behavioral strategies that encourage gradual practice of difficult situations. That can mean breaking social tasks into smaller steps, building confidence through repeatable exercises, and tracking progress over time. These techniques help with phobias, avoidance, and impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which techniques to try first. This is a collaborative process, and adjustments are made as needs become clearer.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people engage from wherever they are located, which can help maintain continuity across life changes.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with intimacy-related issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, addictions, grief, bipolar concerns, career challenges, and related life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He helps people identify patterns, build on strengths, and try small changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Florida.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.