Paul Pangburn Jr.
Experienced LCSW with practical CBT focus
LCSW Pennsylvania
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Paul
Paul Pangburn Jr. is a licensed clinical social worker who transitioned to mental health care after a long career in the chemical industry, bringing two decades of therapeutic experience and a broad life perspective to his work.
Background and approach
He began his clinical practice in 2005 and draws on that combination of professional and personal insight to help clients explore their challenges and goals. Paul emphasizes practical strategies grounded in cognitive behavioral principles while also integrating mindfulness and other techniques when helpful.
His approach centers on building a human connection that supports self-discovery and clearer decision making. He frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping people regain a sense of control and identify workable steps forward.
Paul commonly addresses stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and coping with life transitions, and he also focuses on concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife crisis, self-love, and social anxiety. Paul practices in Pennsylvania and offers services in English.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness-oriented methods to tailor a practical, goal-focused experience for each person.
Applying CBT and Mindfulness in Online Care
Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often focused on developing skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy is also part of his work and involves cultivating present-moment awareness and acceptance to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation in everyday life.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with each person to match methods to their particular needs, goals, and preferences, adapting CBT techniques or mindfulness practices depending on what proves most useful during the course of therapy.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for greater flexibility around work schedules, mobility, and geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions, while allowing the therapist and client to work together in ways that fit the client's routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English