- Depression and anxiety
- Addiction and recovery
- Client-centered methods
About Paul
Paul Wood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in South Carolina with three years of clinical experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and LGBT-related issues. He also supports those dealing with sleeping problems, anger, bipolar symptoms, and family-related struggles.
In sessions he uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. He draws on client-centered methods to focus on each person's priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build different habits.
Paul has worked with young adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma, behavioral concerns, and LGBT issues. He also sees people affected by adoption and foster care, abandonment, caregiver stress, cancer, and substance use. He attends to complex situations where several problems occur at once.
His approach blends mindful skills and motivational interviewing to support small changes that matter. He uses psychodynamic ideas when early relationships seem relevant to present problems. Sessions typically involve talking through current difficulties, setting practical goals, and trying out new ways of coping.
People meet him for short-term problem focus or longer work on deeper patterns. He asks questions, reflects what he hears, and offers experiments and strategies to try between meetings. To start, a short questionnaire and an initial session help set goals and next steps.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows what matters most to the client so sessions stay focused on practical concerns and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. It helps identify patterns that keep problems going and offers exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and ADHD-related routines.
Mindfulness work teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept up in them. Those skills often help with stress, anger, and staying present during difficult situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying CBT exercises for a spell, then shifting to more exploratory psychodynamic ideas if earlier relationships seem important.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around school, work, or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the intake to pick a format and cadence that fits everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBT-related concerns, among other areas.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a conversational, interactive style that combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working in practice with a range of presenting problems.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Can people meet with him in languages besides English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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