Paul Dearman , LPC

Paul Dearman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than eight years of experience helping people navigate a wide range of life challenges. He holds licensure in Virginia and Connecticut and currently resides in New York. His practice has included work with depression, anxiety, substance concerns, family and relationship issues, parenting struggles, career transitions, autism-spectrum diagnoses, ADHD, and people recovering from trauma or abuse.

He brings a laid-back, person-centered style to counseling, emphasizing unconditional positive regard, the use of humor when appropriate, and the belief that clients already possess strengths to build on. His clinical toolkit blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic, psychodynamic, and family-systems perspectives, and he adapts his dialog and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs.

Paul values the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and focuses on support and empowerment as clients work toward change. He combines counseling and coaching elements to help people clarify goals, develop coping skills, and move toward practical improvements in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, supportive environment where the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead. It helps people who want a collaborative relationship that emphasizes personal strengths, self-exploration, and emotional acceptance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, goal-oriented approach that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and unhelpful patterns by teaching specific skills for changing thinking and coping strategies.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience. Practices drawn from mindfulness help reduce reactivity, improve concentration, and support stress management and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paul Dearman works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts treatment as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for scheduling and access. Whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, these options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and travel. Many people find that remote sessions provide consistent support while fitting into their daily routines, and licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver effective, goal-focused work.