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Paul Dearman, LPC
Connecticut
LPC counselor - stress and anxiety
See online therapy optionsAbout Paul
Paul Dearman is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of clinical and coaching experience. He practices from Connecticut and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, career questions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Paul takes a direct but relaxed approach in sessions. He listens first, then helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. He uses straightforward tools to test new responses and measure what changes. Humor and a practical attitude are part of his style.
Paul draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns that feed stress and anxiety. He also uses client-centered approaches to keep sessions focused on the person in front of him. At times he brings existential and Jungian ideas into the conversation to probe values and meaning.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Paul helps people set small, achievable steps and reviews progress from week to week. He describes his work as a mix of counseling and life coaching depending on the client's needs.
People who prefer clear structure and practical exercises tend to do well with his method. He asks about current routines, relationships, and daily stressors so therapy connects to real life. Those interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Paul offers services in English and accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes that can reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, homework between meetings, and tracking progress over time.He also works from a client-centered perspective, which means sessions are led by the client's concerns and pace. That approach emphasizes listening, reflective conversation, and shaping goals together. Existential ideas appear when people want to examine values, purpose, and life direction rather than only symptom reduction.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will review the client's goals, daily routine, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. That choice can change as therapy progresses, with adjustments based on what works in real life.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography did not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a lunch break, reduce travel time, and allow sessions from a quieter location when that helps concentration. These practical benefits can make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments and apply new skills to everyday situations.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, career struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is relaxed and practical. He listens first, then uses structured techniques and straightforward exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of experience working as a counselor and life coach and combines counseling approaches with coaching skills in his work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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