Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Paul works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English, Estonian
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Paul
Paul D. Wess is a licensed professional clinical counselor with three decades of experience based in Ohio. He holds a master’s level education in psychology and sociology and a C.A.G.S. certificate indicating substantial doctoral-level study.
He focuses on helping people who struggle with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Estonian. Paul draws on a range of practical methods to help people manage strong emotions and painful memories.
Background and approach
He pays attention to how the body, thoughts, and feelings connect and uses that awareness to reduce reactivity. Work in sessions often includes learning new coping skills, practicing different ways of responding, and building a clearer sense of personal values. People who come to Paul for support may be dealing with mood disorders, panic attacks, addiction, grief, or relationship and intimacy challenges.
He also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, control problems, guilt and shame, and men’s issues. Paul aims to help clients find more balance and purpose in daily life. His background in developmental psychology and sociology informs a straightforward, respectful style.
He listens for what matters most to each person and adapts approaches to fit individual needs rather than following a single method. That flexibility helps when concerns shift during the work. Sessions can include short-term skill building or longer-term exploration.
Paul helps people set clear goals, practice new behaviors between sessions, and track progress over time. He encourages steady steps toward greater clarity and coping ability.
What Paul works with
Everything Paul lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Paul's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Paul lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take steps toward what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, or impulsive reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens carefully and supports the person's own problem-solving and growth.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods that fit the person's needs. He collaborates on what to try first and adjusts as progress is made so the approach stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, or text-based messaging for ongoing, flexible support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, to practice skills between sessions, and to choose the communication style that suits each moment.
Questions people ask about Paul
What kinds of problems does Paul help with?
He works with people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
What is his approach in sessions?
He combines practical techniques and talk-based work, focusing on body-mind connections, coping skills, and clarifying personal values.
How long has he practiced?
Paul brings 30 years of clinical experience and long-term work with trauma and mood-related issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an Ohio LPCC licensed professional clinical counselor practicing from Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Estonian.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions offered online?
Paul meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.