About Paul
Paul Clark is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. He has ten years of clinical experience and a background that includes military service as a retired Chief Petty Officer. Paul speaks English and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, grief, addictions, anger, career questions, and life changes.
His approach is warm and direct. Sessions are interactive and focused on practical steps the client can try between meetings. Paul adapts his work to each person's needs and avoids stigmatizing labels while treating people with respect and sensitivity.
Paul draws on therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. He also uses techniques from solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, narrative methods, and mindfulness when helpful to the client.
Paul has experience supporting active duty military and veterans with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. He aims to collaborate with clients, build on what already works for them, and empower them toward their goals. His counseling emphasizes clear dialog and practical planning.
To begin working together clients use the site Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged based on therapist availability and the subscription terms that apply to sessions.
His approach is warm and direct. Sessions are interactive and focused on practical steps the client can try between meetings. Paul adapts his work to each person's needs and avoids stigmatizing labels while treating people with respect and sensitivity.
Paul draws on therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. He also uses techniques from solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, narrative methods, and mindfulness when helpful to the client.
Paul has experience supporting active duty military and veterans with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. He aims to collaborate with clients, build on what already works for them, and empower them toward their goals. His counseling emphasizes clear dialog and practical planning.
To begin working together clients use the site Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged based on therapist availability and the subscription terms that apply to sessions.