Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Paul works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Paul
Paul Dearman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical and coaching experience. He practices from Connecticut and works with adults on a wide range of life challenges. He keeps a relaxed, straightforward style and aims to make therapy feel manageable for busy people.
Paul sees stress, anxiety, depression, and anger among the issues people bring to sessions. He also helps with substance concerns, attention-related challenges like ADHD, grief, and coping with big life changes.
Background and approach
Career and parenting worries are common topics he talks through with clients. His way of working centers on listening and meeting people where they are. Paul emphasizes unconditional positive regard and uses a mix of practical thinking exercises and reflective conversation.
Humor and plain language are part of his sessions when they fit the client. Paul draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and habits. He also uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person.
Elements of existential and Jungian ideas may appear when clients want to explore meaning and personal narratives. Sessions are paced to each person's needs. Paul treats therapy as a collaborative process - goals are set together and adjusted over time.
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. The focus is on small, practical steps that people can use between sessions to feel steadier and clearer.
What Paul works with
Everything Paul lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Paul's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Paul lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches to Anger and Everyday Stress Online
Paul uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to help people notice how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and to practice different responses. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, sleeping problems, and habits that interfere with daily life.He also works in a client-centered way, which means sessions follow what matters most to the person. That approach focuses on building understanding, respect, and the person's own strengths to guide change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul collaborates with each client to choose and adjust methods based on goals and preferences. He checks in regularly to see what is helping and what needs to shift so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or you want a quicker check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for short updates, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers typing over speaking. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Paul
What kinds of problems does Paul address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, career challenges, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is laid back and conversational. He blends listening, practical exercises, and reflective dialogue while using warmth and occasional humor.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years working as a counselor and life coach with people facing a wide range of challenges, including trauma and attention-related concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Connecticut. He also has licensure history in other states as described in his professional background.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexible ways to meet.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.