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Paul Pangburn Jr., LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Stress and Anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Practical behavior change
About Paul
Paul Pangburn Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 20 years of clinical experience. He moved into social work after a long career in the chemical industry and blends life experience with clinical skills. Paul lists stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes among his main areas of focus.
Paul says therapy can help people discover themselves and clarify what they need. He aims to build a direct working relationship where practical steps come from conversations. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing different responses, and trying concrete changes outside sessions.
Paul practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and also uses elements drawn from mindfulness approaches. He explains techniques in plain terms and demonstrates simple exercises clients can try between meetings. Work may include thought records, behavioral experiments, and attention practices to reduce reactivity.
He emphasizes shared decision making about goals and methods. That can mean short-term skill building or longer work on patterns that recur across life roles. Practical problem solving and clear plans are common parts of the process.
Paul also addresses aging and geriatric issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife concerns, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia. People who want straightforward, structured help with thoughts and behaviors will find the approach direct and actionable.
How CBT and Mindfulness translate to online work
Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts, feelings, and actions into clear steps. CBT sessions typically focus on identifying specific thought patterns, testing different responses, and planning behavioral experiments to practice between sessions. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy ideas to help people notice automatic reactions and return attention to the present. Mindfulness practices can be short, practical exercises that reduce reactivity and improve awareness of habitual responses.
Deciding which methods to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines and then try approaches that fit those needs. Changes are reviewed together and plans are adjusted based on what works in real life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten commutes, or use brief check-ins during a lunch break. For practical reasons, some people prefer less camera use or phone check-ins when bandwidth or surroundings make that simpler. Ask about current session options when you schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, trauma and coping with life changes, along with related areas like isolation and midlife concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions often include thought records and behavioral experiments to try between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has worked as a clinical social worker since 2005 and brings prior industry experience to his clinical work, totaling about 20 years in social work practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PA LCSW, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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