- CBT focused
- Mindfulness informed
- Men's wellbeing
About Paul
Paul Pangburn Jr. is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience. He left a 30-plus year career in the chemical industry to focus on helping people through life transitions. He believes therapy is a practical way to discover what matters and to find a clearer path forward.
Paul draws on plain conversation and real-life perspective in sessions. He emphasizes building a human connection first, then using that relationship to clarify needs and goals. He practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and incorporates ideas from mindfulness and related approaches.
Clients come to him for help with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Additional areas of focus include aging and geriatric issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and men’s issues.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Paul works to help people identify small changes they can try between meetings. He explains techniques in clear language and checks in about what is or isn’t working.
People looking for help with midlife concerns, isolation or finding life purpose may find his background relatable. He encourages collaboration so clients leave with practical steps they can use in daily life.
CBT and Mindfulness in Online Sessions
Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it focuses on practical steps that can be practiced between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build attention to the present moment and to reduce reactivity; it can help with anger, rumination, and social anxiety.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paul will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals and daily life. He checks in regularly and adjusts techniques so the work feels useful and manageable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them practice skills in real time and maintain momentum between appointments.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paul commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also helps with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Paul favors direct, conversational sessions that focus on practical steps. He aims to build a working connection and then use clear techniques to reach goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical practice as a licensed social worker. Prior to that he spent over 30 years working in the chemical industry.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.