About Paul
Paul Pangburn Jr. trained as a clinical social worker after a long career in the chemical industry. He holds an LCSW and has been counseling people since 2005. He draws on two decades of hands-on experience to help people sort through stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Paul listens first, then helps people name what feels wrong and decide what matters most to them.
Background and approach
He uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to build skills people can use between sessions. Paul’s background in industry helps him relate to people who feel stuck or burned out. He also supports those dealing with relationship pain, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem.
He pays attention to midlife concerns like purpose, infidelity, divorce, and aging challenges. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps toward change. Paul likes to teach simple techniques for shifting unhelpful thoughts, calming strong emotions, and improving daily routines.
He works at the client’s pace and adapts tools to each person’s life. People who choose Paul often want down-to-earth guidance and practical strategies. He aims to help people reconnect with their strengths and find ways forward when life feels overwhelming.
CBT and Mindfulness for online support
Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. CBT focuses on practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship stress. Mindfulness Therapy helps people build present-moment awareness and calm strong emotions through simple exercises and attention training.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul collaborates with each person to choose and adapt methods that match their needs, goals, and daily life. He often combines techniques so people get both immediate coping tools and longer-term skills.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and teaching new skills. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free option is needed. Chat and texting work well for brief check-ins, homework support, and people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and stay consistent with practice.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English