About
- Client-centered approaches
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Anger and grief support
About Paul
Paul Dempsey is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of practice. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, family tension, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, grief, intimacy issues, career questions, and other life changes.
He focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions aim to surface what is getting in the way and test small changes that might make daily life easier. He uses a mix of talking and skill-based work depending on the person's needs.
People who come for help with family matters or parenting-related strain will find a focus on communication and boundaries. He also works with people navigating separation, blended family concerns, or the fallout from addiction and loss. His approach includes attention to attachment and patterns that repeat across relationships.
Paul uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior strategies. He also draws on motivational interviewing and trauma-focused methods when those fit the issue. The goal is to find practical ways to manage emotions, reduce conflict, and build clearer steps forward.
Sessions are presented in a calm, unhurried style. He listens for patterns and offers techniques to practice between meetings. People who prefer a direct, skills-focused approach that still allows room for personal storytelling may find this a good match.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters to the person. It involves reflective listening and helps people clarify their own goals and feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and gives step-by-step strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and overwhelming anxiety.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Paul will collaborate with the person to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals. This might mean starting with client-centered conversation, adding CBT exercises for thinking habits, or using DBT skills for emotional control. The plan can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when needed. Different formats also let people choose options that suit their energy level - for example, a shorter phone check-in if sitting on camera feels tiring, or a video meeting when visual cues help the conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt session pacing and homework to fit everyday life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, career concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical skill work. Sessions mix listening with tools drawn from client-centered, CBT, DBT, and motivational approaches.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 24 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by 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.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.