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Paul Haggan

Calm, practical counseling grounded in experience

LPC Texas

Experience
33 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages
English

About Paul

Paul Haggan is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas with 33 years of clinical experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and self-esteem challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on a long career helping clients recognize their strengths and build practical skills to improve motivation, confidence, and emotional balance. Paul frames clients as experts in their own stories and focuses on partnering with each person to move from where they are toward where they want to be.

His work also addresses related struggles such as abandonment, avoidant personality patterns, blended family dynamics, codependency, commitment and infidelity issues, divorce and separation, substance-related problems, fatherhood and family-of-origin matters, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Paul combines problem-focused techniques with collaborative support so clients can develop clearer goals and workable steps.

He encourages courageous first steps and stays alongside clients as they try new approaches and build lasting change.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online work



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and tackle stress. This approach is task-oriented and helps clients develop specific coping skills for day-to-day challenges.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients' strengths and small, achievable changes that move life in the desired direction. It aims to clarify goals, highlight what is already working, and create practical steps to build on existing resources.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to match methods to their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as needed so the work feels personally relevant and achievable.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or when in-person visits are impractical. These formats support consistent contact and allow licensed professionals to deliver structured, goal-focused work from different locations, helping clients progress at a pace that suits them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paul commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem challenges, plus related areas like addiction, codependency, infidelity, and family problems.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
Paul emphasizes collaborative, strengths-based work and uses practical methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 33 years of professional experience as a counselor to his practice, developing skills in working with a broad range of interpersonal and emotional concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed professional counselor with the credential TX LPC 67422 and practices from Texas.
Does he speak other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

33+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English