- Client-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Adoption and foster care
About Paul
Paul Wood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in South Carolina. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship concerns. He also supports individuals dealing with adoption and foster care issues and other life disruptions.
Paul keeps sessions warm and interactive. He aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Conversations are used to identify what is most pressing and to build a plan that fits each person's needs.
His approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Paul uses these methods to help people spot unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build coping skills that work in daily life. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand deeper patterns when that is helpful.
Paul has three years of clinical experience. During that time he has worked with adolescents and young adults who have faced trauma and LGBTQ+ related concerns. He also offers support around grief, self-esteem, anger, sleep problems, bipolar and ADHD related struggles.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation and a focus on steps they can try between sessions. If someone wants to explore next steps, Paul helps set goals and adjusts the plan as needed.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Paul uses client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own answers; it is useful for building trust and clarifying goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is a team effort. He will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made or priorities change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing sessions during work breaks or between commitments. It can also make shorter check-ins possible when less time is available, or let someone choose audio rather than video if that works better for them.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Paul help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as sleep problems and anger.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful, nonjudgmental conversation and practical steps you can try between sessions.
What experience does he bring?
Paul has three years of clinical experience working with adolescents and young adults, including trauma and LGBTQ+ concerns, and a range of mood and behavioral issues.
What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.