Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Paul works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Paul
Paul Dempsey is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience in Florida. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. Paul aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure about therapy.
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space so people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Paul listens closely and helps clients name patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Background and approach
Paul uses straightforward tools to address relationship strain, grief, career concerns, and major life changes. He also supports people navigating addiction, co-occurring conditions, and attachment or abandonment issues. Work often blends short-term coping skills with longer term strategies for lasting change.
Clients can expect a collaborative style that balances empathy with action. Paul helps people build skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication. He also draws on motivational approaches when someone needs extra help finding momentum.
Sessions are offered in English and Paul accepts international clients. He practices from Florida and brings two decades of front-line experience to each meeting. The focus is on helping people regain control, reduce overwhelm, and move toward the life they want.
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
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Paul lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
Approaches and online options for managing strong emotions
Paul commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect, letting the client set the pace while the therapist reflects what is said and helps clarify feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paul will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. The decision is collaborative and can shift over time as progress is made.
Online therapy with Paul is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing new skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick notes, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity when life is changing.
Questions people ask about Paul
What concerns does Paul often address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship problems, grief, career issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Paul uses a collaborative, supportive approach that mixes listening with actionable tools. He focuses on skills people can use between sessions.
What is his professional background?
Paul is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.
Where does Paul practice and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Paul works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.