- Anxiety support
- Addiction care
- CBT and mindfulness
About Paul
Paul Wood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in South Carolina with three years of clinical experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, ADHD, grief, and related concerns including LGBT issues and trauma. Paul describes a direct, interactive approach to sessions that focuses on real-life problems and practical steps.
In sessions he listens to what matters most and uses that to shape the work together. He draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on the client's perspective. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to notice patterns and try small changes that can reduce distress.
Paul also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without judgment. Motivational interviewing is part of his work when someone wants clearer reasons to change habits like substance use. He names psychodynamic ideas as part of his background for looking at how past experiences affect current relationships.
He has worked with adolescents and young adults who have experienced trauma and with people facing LGBTQ+ related concerns. Paul aims to avoid stigmatizing labels and to treat people with respect and cultural sensitivity while focusing on practical steps forward.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, straightforward skills, and ongoing check-ins. Paul asks clients to be active in setting the direction of therapy so that the work stays relevant to everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to the client's perspective and following what matters most to them; online sessions use this same emphasis to shape each meeting around current concerns and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and try small, practical experiments; that work adapts well to a video or phone check-in with homework between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Paul will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying tools, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with Paul about what schedule and session length work best so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related topics listed in his profile.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a client-centered, interactive style and draws on cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to address problems practically.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Paul has three years of clinical practice working with people who present with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in South Carolina as provided in his profile.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking so you know whether remote or in-person sessions are offered.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, according to the profile information.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session as instructed in the profile.