LPC, LMHC
Paul Steele, LPC, LMHC
- Experience17 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 Steele is a licensed counselor with 17 years of clinical experience who centers his practice on a client-focused approach that prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate care.
Background and approach
He uses collaborative conversations to shape individualized treatment plans, drawing on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic perspectives, and solution-focused work to address stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and relationship concerns.
Steele's practice in Florida includes support for a wide range of life challenges such as grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also addresses related areas like caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, body image, and mood disorders, adapting methods to each person’s needs and circumstances.
His goal is to meet clients where they are and help them develop practical strategies and insight that fit their goals. Tailoring the therapeutic dialogue to individual priorities, Steele emphasizes collaboration and gradual progress.
He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to create a respectful atmosphere that helps people explore change, build coping skills, and pursue greater balance in daily life.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches into Online Care
Paul uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. He also employs client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on the individual's perspective and builds a respectful, empathetic relationship that supports insight and self-directed change. These approaches are useful for life transitions, mood concerns, relationship strains, and ADHD-related challenges that benefit from structured strategies and collaborative exploration.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paul works with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. He aims to combine insight-oriented work with concrete coping strategies so clients can see meaningful steps forward while exploring deeper patterns.
Online therapy offers flexible access to these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of formats makes it easier to schedule sessions around work and family obligations, maintain continuity during times of change, and use communication styles that suit each client’s comfort level and lifestyle.
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Experience
17+ years
Licensed
Florida, South Carolina, Georgia
Languages
English