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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Practical behavior change
About Paul
Paul Pangburn Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 20 years of clinical experience. He began clinical practice after a long career in the chemical industry and draws on that life experience in his work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English.
Paul describes therapy as a practical way to better understand yourself. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as his main framework and incorporates elements of mindfulness and dialectical behavioral ideas where useful. In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes to test what works. He also teaches simple mindfulness skills to calm reactivity and improve focus.
His background before clinical work was in industry for over 30 years, and he says that career experience shaped how he relates to everyday pressures. That perspective informs work with issues such as midlife crisis, men's issues, and the stresses of aging. He also addresses divorce and separation, infidelity, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.
Paul frames therapy as a collaboration. He helps people clarify priorities, set practical steps, and check what is and is not helping. He favors concrete tools and brief experiments people can try between sessions.
To begin, clients follow the site's process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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CBT and Mindfulness in remote sessions
Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test unhelpful thoughts and small behavior changes. CBT sessions focus on practical steps, short experiments, and tracking what changes lead to different results. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and social anxiety.He also teaches mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity and improve attention. Mindfulness exercises are simple practices people can use between sessions to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up by them. These skills pair with CBT tasks to give both immediate coping tools and longer term changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose techniques based on needs, goals, and what feels workable day to day. Sessions are paced to test methods and adjust as progress or obstacles appear.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday or evening routine and to use brief check-ins or structured skill practice without travel. Licensed professionals often adapt tasks and homework so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and coping with life changes. He also addresses aging and geriatric issues, divorce, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation, life purpose, men's issues, midlife crisis, self-love, and social anxiety.
What methods does he use in sessions?
His main approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He also uses mindfulness techniques and borrows ideas from dialectical behavioral methods when helpful.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, after a prior 30-plus year career in the chemical industry.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions operate under a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Follow the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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