- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- 20 years experience
About Paul
Paul Pangburn Jr. is a Pennsylvania LCSW with 20 years of clinical social work experience. He left a 30-plus year career in the chemical industry and moved into social work in 2005. He focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and difficulties managing life changes.
Paul describes therapy as a way to discover and clarify personal needs. He draws on his own experience as a therapy participant to shape how he interacts with people. Sessions are practical and conversational, aimed at helping people identify workable next steps rather than offering quick fixes.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in most of his work and incorporates Mindfulness Therapy practices. He also borrows techniques from other approaches when they help address the issue at hand. That mix is used to notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and slow down intense reactions like anger.
Paul often helps people facing midlife questions, separation or divorce, feelings of guilt or shame, growing isolation, and worries about aging. He also supports men working through identity and life-purpose concerns, and people coping with infidelity or social anxiety.
His style is straightforward and focused on practical tools. He works with clients to set goals, try new skills between sessions, and review what’s helping. The emphasis is on collaborative problem solving and finding sustainable ways to manage strong emotions.
How his approaches translate to online work
Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT helps people notice patterns that feed stress, anxiety, and anger, then try small changes to see what improves daily life.He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can help slow down strong emotions long enough to choose a different response instead of acting on impulse.
Finding the best mix of methods is part of the work. Paul approaches this collaboratively, reviewing goals and preferences with each person and adjusting techniques as needed. He frames sessions as experiments in what helps, not one-size-fits-all solutions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins on stressful days, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals often use conversational CBT exercises and short mindfulness practices that fit well into virtual meetings, and Paul adapts those tools to each person’s schedule and needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, and coping with life changes.
What is his style or approach in sessions?
He uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on identifying problems, testing new behaviors, and setting short-term goals.
How much experience does he have?
Paul has worked as a clinical social worker since 2005, bringing about 20 years of experience in clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices out of Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.