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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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Paul focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, ADHD, and related mood or life-transition concerns.
How would therapy with him feel in practice?
He emphasizes a client-centered style that pairs compassionate listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to help clients set and pursue goals.
What is his professional background?
He brings 17 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns and tailoring treatment plans to individual needs and circumstances.
Where is he licensed to practice and what credentials does he hold?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials with licence details SC LPC 10069 and FL LMHC MH12471 and practices in Florida.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with him?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida, South Carolina, Georgia

Languages

English