- Warm and interactive
- Goal focused
- Practical coping skills
About Paul
Paul Wood is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and self-esteem concerns. He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and brings three years of clinical experience to his practice in South Carolina. Paul writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters to each person.
His style is warm and interactive. Sessions are practical and aim to be respectful and nonjudgmental. He avoids stigmatizing labels and works to be culturally sensitive while tailoring conversations to each person's needs.
Paul blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing elements. That means sessions often start by identifying immediate concerns, then build small, doable steps for change. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new coping skills, and set realistic goals.
He has worked in clinical settings with people facing trauma, substance use, and LGBTQ+ related concerns, and with adolescents and young adults who have experienced difficult life events. He also supports people dealing with medical and caregiving stresses, adoption and foster care issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Paul emphasizes collaboration. He helps people clarify what they want to change, then adapts pacing and techniques to fit each person. If someone is ready to begin, he guides them through next steps so therapy can fit into their daily life.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and meeting each person where they are. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's concerns, reflects feelings, and helps people set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves noticing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and trying small changes to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paul will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adapts pacing, homework, and practices so they match what the client wants to work on and how they prefer to learn.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people practice mindfulness exercises and behavioral changes in their usual routines, then bring observations back into sessions for discussion.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paul address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and sleep problems, among other issues.
What is his therapy approach like?
His style is warm and interactive, combining Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set goals and build practical skills.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, substance use concerns, LGBTQ+ matters, and young adult challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.