Paul D.
01About Paul
Paul D. Wess brings three decades of counseling experience to people seeking relief from lasting distress. He holds an LPCC, which is the Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential listed in his background.
He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood problems, trauma symptoms, and struggles with relationships and purpose. He earned graduate degrees in psychology and sociology and completed additional doctoral-level coursework. That background informs a broad view of how life events, development, and relationships shape feelings and behavior.
Background and approach
Sessions look at thoughts, emotions, body responses, and personal values together. In the room he aims for straightforward work. People talk about what is happening now, notice patterns that keep problems going, and practice changes that make daily life easier.
He also helps with grief, addiction questions, compulsive behaviors, and intimacy or sexual concerns. Paul uses several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered approaches. He matches tools to each person’s goals and pace rather than using a single rigid method.
People meet with him by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. He works in English and Estonian and sees clients located in Ohio.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.0003248-SUPV · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1194124065 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Paul lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Paul names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Paul names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps even when difficult feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change those patterns. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, respect, and building a trusting relationship so people can find their own answers.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted over time as progress and priorities change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make counseling more flexible. Video is useful for full sessions and face-to-face dialogue, phone can work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in, and live chat or messaging can support brief reflections between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity when travel or time constraints arise.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar and mood disorders, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses straightforward, practical sessions that explore thoughts, emotions, body responses, and values. The focus is on noticing patterns and practicing changes that improve daily life.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 30 years of counseling experience and graduate degrees in psychology and sociology, plus substantial doctoral-level coursework that shapes his clinical perspective.
What credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LPCC (Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and is based in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Estonian.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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