- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Paul
Paul Pasternak is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 25 years of experience. He helps people who struggle with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, parenting concerns, grief, and life changes.
He draws on long experience in a range of settings to offer straightforward help. He works from a client-centered perspective, letting the person's goals guide the work. He favors clear methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and motivation.
In sessions he helps people identify patterns that fuel anger and frustration. He works on practical steps to manage impulses, reduce resentment, and handle conflict more calmly. When addiction, grief, or major life transitions are present he integrates those issues into a focused plan.
Paul writes a specific Care Plan with each client. The plan sets concrete targets, tracks progress, and is adjusted as needed. He pays attention to past trauma and to how life stage or caregiver roles can affect stress and control issues.
He also supports people dealing with emptiness, isolation, fatherhood concerns, divorce and separation, and problems around intimacy and forgiveness. Sessions aim for clear changes in daily life rather than abstract talk. To begin, clients use the site matching tools and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and lets their goals guide each session. Online sessions using this approach help people set practical targets and choose the pace of change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, and uses exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT sessions commonly include brief homework, thought records, and step-by-step skill practice to manage anger and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method for resolving mixed feelings and boosting readiness to change; used online it helps people find personal reasons to cut down on impulsive reactions or substance use.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. Over the first few sessions the plan is reviewed and adjusted so the techniques match what the person needs in practice.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. Those practical benefits help people keep appointments and practice skills between sessions, which supports steady progress.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related issues does he address?
He works with anger, control issues, impulsivity, resentment, and problems that overlap with stress, relationship conflict, and addiction.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered style guided by the person's goals and employs CBT and Motivational Interviewing as practical tools.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns in varied settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC, and practices from New York.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.