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Paul Steele

Compassionate therapist using practical, tailored approaches

LPC, LMHC Florida

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Paul

Paul Steele is a licensed therapist practicing in Florida who approaches care with a focus on evidence-informed strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods.

Background and approach

He has 17 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and motivation challenges, and he tailors conversations and plans to each person’s unique needs.

Paul works with concerns that include relationship and intimacy issues, grief and trauma, self-esteem and body image, career and life-purpose questions, and conditions like panic, OCD symptoms, and mood disorders. He also addresses topics such as caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, compassion fatigue, and challenges faced by LGBT clients.

His practice blends techniques from motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused work to support practical change while honoring each client’s perspective. Holding the credentials LPC and LMHC (SC LPC 10069, FL LMHC MH12471), he maintains a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance.

Paul encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy and collaborates with them to create an individualized path forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Paul integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to symptoms like anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts, or mood difficulties, and it is practical for addressing stress, phobias, and everyday coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps clients find their own solutions, which can be especially helpful for issues of self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Paul will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and experiences and then combine methods as needed so the work fits the client's needs rather than applying a single technique rigidly.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, letting clients fit sessions into busy schedules or access care from home. These formats support continuity of care and make it easier to use therapeutic tools between sessions, while enabling therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies and the relationship that helps progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Paul address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, family problems, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and grief, ADHD, and career or life-purpose concerns.
Which therapeutic approaches inform his work?
Paul draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match methods to clients' needs.
How much experience does he have in practice?
He has 17 years of professional work experience supporting people through a variety of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials with license details SC LPC 10069 and FL LMHC MH12471, and he is based in Florida.
Can he work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida, South Carolina, Georgia

Languages

English