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Paul Farley, LPC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Paul

Paul Farley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and personal growth.

Background and approach

He frames therapy as an active collaboration, combining compassion with clear, practical guidance to address issues such as social anxiety, isolation, life transitions, and challenges in interpersonal dynamics. Paul uses a flexible blend of evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs.

His approach emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. He draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotion-focused work alongside trauma-focused methods when appropriate.

Over eight years of practice, Paul has developed skills in guiding clients through panic, trauma processing, communication improvement, and self-esteem work. He aims to honor each individual's strengths while helping them develop practical strategies for healing and growth.

Prospective clients in Michigan who are seeking an engaged, straightforward therapeutic partner may find his style well suited to their goals.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Paul often integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance strategies to help people live more intentionally despite difficult feelings.

He also uses EMDR-informed techniques for clients processing trauma, drawing on structured protocols to address distressing memories when appropriate. These methods can be adapted to remote sessions and tailored to the pace and comfort level of each person.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what proves most useful for the individual's needs and preferences. This collaborative stance helps shape a plan that fits the client's life and priorities.

Online therapy offers practical benefits like flexible scheduling and multiple communication formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can make it easier to keep consistent care while balancing work, family, or other commitments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to continue skill-building, emotional processing, and problem-solving in ways that fit a client's day-to-day routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Paul address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, grief, career worries, bipolar and depression, and intimacy-related problems.
What is his general therapeutic approach and style?
Paul blends compassionate, client-centered work with practical strategies drawn from therapies like CBT, EFT, ACT, EMDR, and psychodynamic approaches to meet clients where they are.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience in clinical practice, developing skills in trauma processing, communication work, and helping people cope with life transitions.
Where is Paul licensed and practicing?
He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with license number MI LPC 6401019146.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for seeing him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with Paul?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Paul can help with

Paul Farley works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and ADHD.

Paul works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma recovery.

How Paul approaches therapy

Paul's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

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