- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Paul
Paul Buehler is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of documented clinical experience in New York. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and anger, and addresses life changes that affect daily functioning. Sessions are framed around practical goals and improving everyday interactions.
He describes building a strong helping relationship as the foundation for change. That relationship is used to identify small, realistic steps a person can take to reduce reactivity and manage frustration. Paul emphasizes skill development over labels, focusing on what someone can do differently in tense moments.
Paul uses straightforward talk and evidence-based methods to address things like communication problems, intimacy-related issues, and grief. He also supports people dealing with trauma and caregiving stress, and those connected to adoption or aging concerns. Treatment includes practices that can be used between sessions to lower tension and improve coping.
His work includes strategies from client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness-based exercises to notice triggers and choose responses. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps appear when people want concrete change plans for careers, relationships, or parenting challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and are based in New York. Paul encourages starting with a short conversation to clarify goals and set a practical plan. He aims to help people who are tired of repeated outbursts or simmering resentment find clearer ways to respond and rebuild everyday interactions.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps clarify goals and keeps sessions focused on the issues the client brings up, such as anger or relationship conflict.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts and behaviors that keep anger patterns going. It uses short, practical exercises to test new ways of responding and to reduce triggers in everyday situations.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice mounting irritation earlier. These practices can make it easier to pause before reacting and to choose a different response.
Choosing the right mix of approaches happens together. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the specific problems they want to change. That collaborative decision is part of the first sessions.
Confirm the current online session options before booking. The original biography referenced video, phone, text, and email as communication methods he has used, so check which of those are offered now. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day, allow for shorter skill-practice sessions after a triggering event, or let someone use less bandwidth by choosing phone over video.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he help with?
He works with people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel persistent resentment, or struggle with workplace frustration. Anger is listed among the concerns he addresses alongside related issues like communication problems and intimacy-related stress.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He focuses on building a working relationship and then teaching practical skills. Expect straightforward discussion, goal-setting, and exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
His documented profile lists five years of experience. That experience is used to guide interventions for stress, trauma, and relationship strain.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with practice linked to New York. Location information in the profile refers to New York.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography described video, phone, text, and email as ways he has communicated. Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered now.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details when you complete the matching steps.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and planning conversation.