Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Paul works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Paul
Dr. Paul Wright is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. He helps people manage anger as well as stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
He also supports those facing career strain, substance issues, sleep problems, and changes in life circumstances. Paul draws on about ten years of experience in counseling and life coaching. Sessions often mix talk, practical exercises, and goal-setting.
He focuses on clear tools people can use between meetings to handle tough moments and reduce reactivity.
Background and approach
His style emphasizes structured techniques such as cognitive strategies and skills training alongside solution-focused work. Clients can expect step-by-step practices like mindfulness, cognitive reframing, and communication skill building. The goal is practical change you can notice in daily life.
Paul has worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including performers and professionals. He spent years living in Europe, Asia, and North America and offers sessions in English, including to international clients. He describes his practice as welcoming, positive, and client-centered.
Counseling sessions may include short experiential activities, motivational interviewing, and personal goal planning. He also integrates wellness coaching and performance-focused work when useful. People looking for a therapist who offers structured tools and clear, doable strategies often find his approach helpful.
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.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many clients benefit from cognitive approaches that show how thoughts influence mood and behavior. Cognitive techniques teach people to notice unhelpful thinking patterns, try different interpretations, and practice new reactions to reduce anger and anxiety. These methods work well for stress, depression, and anger management.Skills-based and solution-focused work emphasizes practical tools and short-term goals. This includes mindfulness exercises, breathing and grounding practices, communication skills, and stepwise problem-solving to address specific situations. Such techniques help with emotional regulation, relationship concerns, sleep issues, and coping with change.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or a low-bandwidth option. Live chat and messaging work well for brief coaching, homework check-ins, or on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Paul
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, career struggles, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life challenges.
What is his therapeutic approach or style?
The work combines cognitive strategies, solution-focused techniques, and skills training. Sessions include talk, problem-solving exercises, mindfulness practice, and goal setting.
How long has he been practicing?
He has about ten years of experience providing counseling and life coaching services.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.