Christy Paul , LMHC

Christy Paul is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida with more than 16 years of experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She earned her master’s degree from the University of North Florida and holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and indicates advanced training to provide therapeutic care.

Christy approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that when people learn practical tools and skills they gain greater ability to manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and other difficulties. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a structured approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - with a Person-Centered approach that prioritizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own goals. This combination aims to equip individuals and families with strategies for coping, improving self-esteem, and navigating life changes.

Christy frames therapy as a collaborative journey in which she guides and supports each person toward clearer coping strategies and a more fulfilled life. Her work includes focus areas such as parenting, career transitions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and recovery from abuse, always grounded in practical, evidence-informed techniques.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Christy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, and low mood, then teaches practical skills to shift those patterns. CBT is often helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday coping challenges. She also integrates a Person-Centered approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person’s goals, creating space for clients to explore relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christy collaborates with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs and preferences, adjusting strategies over time based on progress and feedback. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy aligns with personal goals and values.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or while balancing work and family obligations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapeutic work into a busy life.