About Paul
Paul Pangburn Jr. is a licensed clinical social worker who shifted into clinical practice after a long career in the chemical industry. He brings 20 years of therapy experience and a down-to-earth perspective to sessions. He focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, and major life changes.
Paul draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and he uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and respond differently.
How Paul works
He keeps language simple and practical in sessions. People can expect straightforward conversation and clear steps to try between meetings. He also pays attention to issues that often overlap with mental health, such as aging and geriatric concerns, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Men's issues, midlife struggles, self-love, and social anxiety are part of his focus as well. Paul frames therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people identify patterns, test new behaviors, and track small changes over time.
His background in industry gives him familiarity with work-related stress and transitions. Sessions are intended to help people find clearer direction and regain a sense of control. Paul aims to support each person in uncovering practical solutions that fit their life and goals.
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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
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
Using CBT and Mindfulness in Online Therapy
Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often involve tracking patterns, trying experiments, and setting small achievable goals to reduce anxiety and improve mood.He also brings Mindfulness Therapy into sessions to teach simple awareness practices. These practices help people notice bodily sensations, thoughts, and emotions without getting swept away, which can ease stress and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paul will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that match the person's needs. He treats the choice of techniques as collaborative and adjusts plans as progress is tracked.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching exercises, phone calls are good when a quieter audio check-in is needed, and chat or text can work for brief updates, quick coping strategies, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These formats give flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.
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