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Paul Dearman, LPC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Paul

Paul Dearman is an LPC with eight years of experience providing counseling and life coaching to people facing a broad range of challenges. He practices from Connecticut and brings a relaxed, individualized style to sessions, focusing on clients' strengths and potential.

Background and approach

He has worked with concerns such as depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, career questions, sleep difficulties, parenting, anger, bipolar conditions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. His work emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that uses humor and practical tools to support change.

Paul integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies with client-centered and existential perspectives, and draws on Jungian and mindfulness ideas to deepen self-understanding. This blend allows him to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s situation rather than following a single formula.

Clients who value a collaborative, flexible approach can expect a therapist who aims to meet them where they are and build on lived strengths. He frames the therapeutic relationship as a partnership focused on finding workable steps toward greater functioning and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Fit Online

Client-centered therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of sessions, emphasizing respect, empathy, and collaboration to help clarify values and goals; this approach often helps people feeling stuck or unsure about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress. Existential therapy explores meaning, choice, and responsibility, supporting people wrestling with life transitions or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process rather than a one-time decision. Paul works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts methods over time so the work aligns with what the client wants to accomplish. That shared process helps shape a treatment plan that feels practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets clients engage from different locations. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistent work on goals, access sessions around busy schedules, and use brief messaging for check-ins and between-session support while continuing the therapeutic collaboration.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Paul address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, bipolar, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is Paul’s therapeutic style like?
His approach is laid back and person-centered, combining humor with unconditional positive regard while adapting techniques to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Paul has eight years of experience working as a counselor and life coach with diverse concerns and presentations.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential with licence details CT LPC 003724 and practices from Connecticut.
Can non-U.S. clients work with him?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English

What Paul can help with

Paul Dearman works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes.

Paul works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, substance concerns, and family/relationship issues.

How Paul approaches therapy

Paul's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Paul is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Connecticut, with 8 years of clinical experience.