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Paul Dempsey, LCSW

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Paul

Paul Dempsey is a Florida-licensed LCSW with 24 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, career shifts, ADHD, and motivation.

Background and approach

His background also includes work with anger, self-esteem, family conflicts, and a wide range of related difficulties from communication problems to substance concerns. Paul emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental working relationship where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly.

He draws on approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor strategies that fit each person's needs. Through supportive guidance and practical skills he aims to empower clients to make meaningful changes and build confidence.

Accessible to English-speaking clients in Florida and beyond, Paul offers multiple session formats to suit different preferences. He invites people who are ready to address stressors, improve coping, or pursue personal growth to begin a thoughtful process toward clearer goals and healthier patterns.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience, focusing on empathy and collaboration to help people explore feelings and clarify goals; it is often helpful for stress, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work and Paul treats that selection as a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs with each person and will adapt methods from different models when that seems most useful to meet the client’s priorities.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and travel, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver therapy in ways that fit each person’s life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Paul address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, career challenges, motivation and ADHD, along with related areas such as anger, self-esteem, and family conflict.
What is Paul’s therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused work to fit individual needs.
How long has he been practicing?
Paul brings 24 years of professional experience to his practice, drawing on that background when supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida with licence FL LCSW SW12702 and practices from that state.
Can nonlocal clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those who are located outside Florida.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Paul can help with

Paul Dempsey works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Paul works with clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and motivation.

How Paul approaches therapy

Paul's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida, with 24 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Paul aims to support & empower you in that journey.