Paul Wood is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who offers a straightforward, respectful approach to therapy.
01About Paul
Paul Wood is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who offers a straightforward, respectful approach to therapy. He focuses on helping people cope with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns. His style is warm and interactive, and he aims to create a space where clients feel heard and treated without stigmatizing labels.
Paul draws from several approaches to shape each session around what a client needs. He uses client-centered techniques to follow the person’s lead, cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to build calm and focus.
Background and approach
He also brings elements of motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when those fit the situation. In sessions he listens first, and then works with clients to set practical goals. Conversations often include identifying patterns, trying small changes between meetings, and checking what helps.
He adapts pace and tone for each person, whether the focus is on coping with loss, managing mood swings, or addressing substance use. Paul’s background includes three years of clinical experience and licensure as an LPC and as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in neighboring jurisdictions. He practices in South Carolina and conducts sessions in English.
He emphasizes collaboration, helping people find realistic steps toward feeling better. If someone is ready to begin, he asks them to complete the site’s short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. That intake helps him learn immediate needs and plan the first steps together.
02Credentials
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 19781 · expires June 2027
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 11826 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1801674296 · 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
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Paul names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
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
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. In practice this means sessions start with the person’s concerns, and the therapist reflects and asks questions to clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and mood and uses concrete strategies to test new ways of thinking and acting. Both approaches can help with anxiety, depression, worry, and problems with routine or sleep.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Paul will work collaboratively to decide which methods match a person’s goals and preferences. That decision can shift over time as needs change, and he adjusts techniques based on what is helpful in session and between meetings.
Session formats supported by this profile are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during a hectic week. It can also make it simpler to use mindfulness exercises, practice CBT techniques in real situations, and follow up on goals from one session to the next with minimal disruption.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Paul focus on?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related issues such as abandonment and caregiver stress.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is warm and interactive, following a client-centered approach that respects each person’s experience while using practical tools like CBT and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working in practice with people facing mood, trauma, addiction, and identity-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds credentials as an LPC and as an LCMHC and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.
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