Works with
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Paul
Paul Scheppf is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He offers straightforward support for relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and the challenges that come with big life changes. He works with respect and compassion to help people take the first steps toward change.
He keeps sessions focused and practical. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to each person. Paul adapts the pace and style of sessions to match individual needs and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Background and approach
Paul draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own perspective. He also uses mindfulness strategies to help people stay present and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants help finding internal motivation to change behaviors, like substance use or avoidance patterns.
Over eight years of practice in Tennessee have exposed him to work with people facing trauma, compassion fatigue, and first responder or veteran-related stresses. He also addresses communication problems, issues around fatherhood, and concerns tied to infidelity or jealousy. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged in formats that fit busy lives.
Paul aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk honestly, try new approaches, and build practical skills for everyday situations.
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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Paul lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How client-centered and mindfulness work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and building sessions around their goals. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to make sense of how they feel. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage intense feelings like anger or anxiety. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change behaviors by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal reasons for change.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best, based on goals, preferences, and what feels most useful during early sessions. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility that suits many schedules. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it simple to share quick updates, get support between sessions, or use written exercises when talking feels hard.
Questions people ask about Paul
What concerns does Paul help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and other life transitions.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. He listens first, then tailors conversations and tasks to each person’s goals.
How much experience does he have?
Paul has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, compassion fatigue, and substance-related issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.