Paul D. Wess
Experienced trauma-informed therapist
LPCC Ohio
- Experience
- 30 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English, Estonian
About Paul
Paul D. Wess brings three decades of clinical experience to his work as an Ohio-licensed therapist.
Background and approach
He holds master’s degrees in psychology and sociology and completed substantial doctoral-level coursework, documented by a C.A.G.S., all of which inform his thoughtful, developmentally attuned approach. His practice centers on addressing trauma and the common symptoms that accompany it, including anxiety, depression, and difficulties in relationships.
In sessions he attends to body, mind, emotions, and spirit to help clients uncover a stronger sense of self and greater life balance. He draws on a range of approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping clients build clarity, resilience, and practical coping skills.
Paul’s background supports work on a wide array of concerns such as mood and panic disorders, grief and loss, addictions, intimacy and sexual issues, anger and impulse challenges, and questions of meaning and life purpose.
Therapy with Paul emphasizes collaboration and personal growth, blending clinical methods with attention to developmental history and relational patterns to foster more satisfying daily living and healthier connections.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access
Paul integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered methods to address emotional and behavioral concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, panic, and depression. ACT emphasizes values-based action and accepting difficult internal experiences while building psychological flexibility to cope with stress and life changes. Client-centered therapy brings a supportive, nonjudgmental stance that helps clients explore their experience and develop self-awareness and self-compassion.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Paul treats that choice as collaborative. He works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts techniques from these modalities so the work fits each person’s situation and pace.
Online therapy with Paul uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, maintain momentum between meetings, and access care from different locations while working with a licensed professional.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English, Estonian