About Paul
Paul Dearman is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with eight years of experience. He practices from Connecticut and offers online sessions to people in multiple places. Paul aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and doable.
He keeps a relaxed, down-to-earth style in sessions. He focuses on listening first, then helps people name what feels hard. Paul uses clear, practical tools and steady support so clients can try small changes between sessions.
How Paul works
Paul has worked with anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep problems. He also helps with career concerns, self-esteem, addictions, and coping with life changes. Other areas he supports include grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, bipolar challenges, ADHD, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, and coaching-related goals.
His clinical approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy, along with existential and Jungian ideas and mindfulness practices. He adapts conversations and plans to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all script. Humor and unconditional positive regard are part of his style.
Sessions can be video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Paul accepts international clients and offers flexible formats to fit different schedules. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
He encourages small steps and practical moves toward a more manageable life. Paul aims to help people find what works for them and to support those first steps toward change.
Paul lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Paul works with
The areas below are the ones Paul selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Connecticut |
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Online support options
How Paul’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are. It emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration to help people identify goals and build confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) uses clear, practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paul will help figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging can fit into busy days and provide brief, ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family, and other commitments while still using structured therapeutic methods.
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