- CBT techniques
- Client-centered therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Paul
Paul Steele is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 17 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation concerns. Sessions focus on practical talk and problem solving rather than clinical jargon.
He uses clear conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Paul adapts sessions to the client’s needs, focusing on doable steps and skills people can try between meetings. He pays attention to relationship strains, career pressures, and the effects of trauma and loss.
Paul draws on approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused methods. Those approaches shape how he helps people notice thoughts and behaviors, set small goals, and practice new ways of coping. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas also inform longer-term exploration when that fits the client’s needs.
People often come to him for anxiety, panic, obsessive or compulsive concerns, grief, and the stress of life transitions. He also addresses issues such as caregiver stress, blended family problems, body image, and intimacy-related difficulties. Sessions are practical and paced to the person’s comfort.
Paul works in English and practices in Florida. If someone wants to start, he asks them to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can see how the approach fits their goals.
How Paul applies therapy methods in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what a person says. The therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities so sessions feel focused on the person rather than a preset agenda. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test practical strategies to change behaviors and reduce anxious moments. Solution-focused work narrows attention to clear, near-term goals and small steps that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Paul will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and what they want to accomplish. That collaborative planning can change over time as progress is made or new issues arise.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when useful, and reduce travel time. They also let people use video or phone choices depending on bandwidth or comfort, which can help keep therapy practical alongside other commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida, South Carolina, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, panic, OCD patterns, relationship and family problems, grief, and major life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions use straightforward conversation and practical tools. Techniques include client-centered listening, CBT skills, and solution-focused goal work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.