Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Paul works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Paul
Dr. Paul Deutsch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 23 years of clinical experience to his work. He focuses on practical skills to help people manage strong emotions, stress, and life changes.
He uses straightforward conversation and tailored strategies to address issues like anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. In sessions he combines human-centered listening with evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He aims to help people notice patterns in thinking and behavior and then try small, achievable changes.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person's needs. Paul has worked primarily in community-based, rural settings and has experience on clinical teams as well as in solo practice. Over the years he has helped people with complex problems including trauma and relationship stress, and he also supports those dealing with bipolar disorder and eating concerns.
His background includes a Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision and years spent integrating practical health habits into mental health work. Outside of counseling he works as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach and has training in nutrition. He draws on that experience to support clients who want to connect their mental health work with lifestyle changes.
He also has experience in business coaching to help people with career transitions and workplace challenges. People who choose him can expect clear, down-to-earth guidance and a focus on skills they can use between sessions. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
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
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Paul lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused 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.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions aligned with those values. It often focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and can help with anxiety, depression, and anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is practical for problems like panic, mood changes, and stress management.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different rhythms of life. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, chat can be a quicker check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing reflections between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep regular contact while working on skills and goals.
Questions people ask about Paul
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBT stressors, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy questions, parenting, anger, self esteem, career changes, coping with life transitions, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
What style of therapy is used in sessions?
The approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential ideas into practical, down-to-earth work focused on skills and values.
How long has this clinician been practicing?
He has 23 years of experience working in community-based and solo practice settings, and he holds a Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision.
Where is the therapist located and what credential do they hold?
He practices from Wisconsin and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC in Wisconsin.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy?
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 this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.