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Dr. Paul Wright, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Paul

Dr. Paul Wright is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, mood challenges, and ADHD among other concerns.

Background and approach

With a decade of experience, he offers counseling and life coaching aimed at practical change and improved day-to-day functioning. His work often addresses depression, eating issues, trauma and grief, addiction, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

He practices from a foundation of evidence-based strategies, drawing especially on cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused methods. Sessions typically blend conversation, problem-solving exercises, and hands-on activities like mindfulness training and cognitive reframing to build skills and momentum.

Dr. Wright describes the therapeutic relationship as collaborative and goal-oriented, emphasizing respect, positivity, and a client-centered stance.

Beyond traditional therapy, he brings experience in performance psychology, clinical hypnotherapy, wellness coaching, and career counseling, and has worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds after many years living abroad. He accepts international clients and provides several remote session formats to accommodate different schedules and needs.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care

Dr. Wright commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, which helps clients examine and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. He also applies dialectical behavioral therapy skills to improve emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each client to identify which methods match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, and adjusts techniques as progress unfolds to find the best fit.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These options allow clients to engage from different locations and fit therapy into busy lives, while still using goal-focused exercises, mindfulness practices, cognitive reframing, and other tools typically used in face-to-face care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, eating concerns, trauma, grief, addictions, ADHD, and career-related problems.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
His work emphasizes evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused counseling, using collaborative, practical strategies to build skills and reach goals.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has 10 years of professional experience providing counseling and life coaching services.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2015002770.
Can I work with this clinician if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English, and he has experience working with clients from diverse international backgrounds.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesEating disordersSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

What Paul can help with

Dr. Paul Wright works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and depression.

Paul works with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties.

How Paul approaches therapy

Paul uses motivational interviewing.

Experience and training

Paul is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri, with 10 years of clinical experience.