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Paul Clark

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

LICSW, LCSW Virginia

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Paul

Paul Clark is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, career concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With a decade of clinical experience, he combines a compassionate, straightforward style with practical strategies to address addictions, anger, self-esteem issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and veteran and armed forces issues.

He trained at Norfolk State University School of Social Work, earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work, and brings personal insight from a 20-year active duty career as a Chief Petty Officer.

Paul draws from a range of evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emotionally-focused work, client-centered techniques, and existential perspectives, tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Paul aims to collaborate with clients rather than apply stigmatizing labels, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and pragmatic support.

He seeks to empower clients by building on existing strengths, using therapeutic tools and coaching when useful, and helping them set and reach meaningful goals.

Practical therapy approaches for online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors so clients can reduce anxiety, address depression, and manage stress more effectively. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-based action and learning to make room for difficult feelings while pursuing meaningful goals, which can be helpful for grief, shame, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the individual's experience guides the work and supports self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client’s goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and will adapt methods from CBT, ACT, or client-centered work as needed to create a tailored plan. This shared process helps ensure techniques align with what a client finds most useful and achievable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from various locations while working toward concrete coping skills and personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Paul address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career matters, coping with life changes, and related challenges such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, veteran and armed forces issues, and self-harm.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
His style is warm, interactive, and straightforward. He blends client-centered dialogue with evidence-informed techniques like CBT and ACT to create practical, goal-oriented plans.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 10 years of clinical experience and holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from Norfolk State University, along with two decades of active duty military service experience.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is credentialed as LICSW and LCSW with licence details DC LICSW LC200001647 and AZ LCSW LCSW-21787 and is based in Virginia.
Does he work with clients who are not in the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats does he offer for online work?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-harm

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Virginia, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Arizona

Languages

English