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Paul Buehler

Calm, practical therapy focused on real-life change

LICSW, LCSW New York

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Paul

Paul Buehler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW, LCSW) based in New York with five years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He approaches therapy with a focus on building a strong helping relationship as the foundation for change, meeting clients where they are and collaborating on practical skills and goals.

Paul draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy to address patterns of thinking and behavior, and he often weaves in client-centered and mindfulness techniques to support emotional regulation and self-awareness.

Paul works with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and identity matters related to LGBT clients.

He also supports those dealing with career decisions, compassion fatigue, and life transitions, and maintains additional focus in areas like adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, attachment issues, and social anxiety. His style emphasizes compassion, nonjudgmental listening, and practical skill-building so clients can make meaningful changes in daily life.

Approaches for Online Change and Skills-Building



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. In practice this often means learning concrete strategies to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship-related concerns through guided exercises and behavioral experiments.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens closely and reflects the client's experience. This approach supports self-exploration and can be especially useful for building self-esteem, navigating identity questions, and working through grief or life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Paul aims to partner with each client to choose and adapt methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and try different communication styles until a comfortable rhythm is found with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paul commonly address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, as well as career and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach centers on forming a strong helping relationship while using client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to develop practical skills and goals.
What is his professional background and experience level?
Paul holds both LICSW and LCSW credentials and has five years of clinical experience working in mental health and direct services with diverse concerns.
Where is Paul licensed and based?
He is licensed in Washington as WA LICSW LW 61650792 and in New York as NY LCSW 076685, and his practice is based in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer for online work?
Paul provides several formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York, Washington

Languages

English