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- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- CBT and client-centered
About Paul
Dr. Paul Abney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of experience. He focuses on addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching. He works in English and accepts international clients.
Paul helps people talk through problems that interfere with everyday life. He uses practical conversation to sort out stuck patterns and figure out next steps. Sessions tend to focus on what feels most urgent and what the client wants to change.
His approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential ideas, and narrative methods. That means he listens for what matters to the person, notices how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, looks at values and meaning, and examines the stories people tell about themselves.
Paul also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife concerns, panic, post-traumatic stress, and self-love. He helps people break down those concerns into manageable steps to try between sessions.
People who meet with him should expect a straightforward conversation about current problems and practical ideas to test. The subscription billing for sessions can be canceled at any time. To begin, follow the site flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
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How his approaches shape remote work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's concerns. In practice this means sessions focus on the client's priorities and the counselor reflects back what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers short, practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving that can help with anxiety, panic, and addictive patterns.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try techniques from different approaches, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The process is interactive and guided by the client's needs and preferences.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, shorten travel time, or allow for a quicker check-in between longer sessions. Whether sessions are audio or video, the focus is on practical methods that translate to everyday life and on finding rhythms that fit a client's schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He focuses on addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and panic.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral tools, existential reflection, and narrative techniques. The work emphasizes practical steps and examining the stories you tell about yourself.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience in counseling work. That background informs a range of approaches and practical problem-solving strategies.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas. His practice is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.