Paul Sohr , LMHC

Paul Sohr is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 15 years of professional experience. He has assisted people dealing with addictions, LGBT-related concerns, parenting challenges, and anger management, and he works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, and life transitions. Paul explains that LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a credential that reflects specialized training in assessment and evidence-informed therapy.

Paul works from a client-centered stance, trusting that each person knows their own story and brings strengths that can be leveraged to overcome obstacles. He emphasizes collaboration, helping clients clarify goals and build practical skills while respecting individual values and experiences. Paul understands that beginning therapy takes courage, and he aims to offer steady, respectful support as clients pursue more fulfilling and balanced lives.

In sessions he combines therapeutic strategies and coaching to address coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, and recovery-focused work. Paul is currently accepting clients in Florida and also works with international clients, offering flexible modalities to meet diverse needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Paul frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, validation, and supporting clients to identify their own goals and solutions. This approach is helpful for people seeking a collaborative space to explore identity, relationships, and personal growth. He also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps clients recognize and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. For couples and relationship work Paul integrates elements of the Gottman Method, offering practical communication and conflict-resolution skills aimed at strengthening partnerships and addressing intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paul works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time so care remains aligned with progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy with Paul is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for clients with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care and access therapeutic support from different settings while working with licensed professionals and therapists.