Paul D. Wess, LPCC
Ohio · 30 years in practice
Paul D. Wess is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with three decades of experience.
License and registration
- LPCC, Ohio
- E.0003248-SUPV · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1194124065 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English, Estonian
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Paul
Paul D. Wess is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with three decades of experience. He holds master’s degrees in psychology and sociology and completed a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study that reflects extended doctoral-level coursework.
He focuses on trauma and the common problems that follow, such as anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Paul draws on both talk-based work and body-oriented perspectives. Sessions often look at thoughts, feelings, and physical reactions together.
Background and approach
He helps people name what they are feeling, notice patterns, and try new ways of responding that fit their goals. Many clients come for help with stress, grief, addictions, or mood challenges. He also supports people dealing with attachment wounds, shame, impulsivity, and trouble with intimacy.
Paul aims to make progress manageable and practical rather than overwhelming. His approach blends elements from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and hypnotherapy. Those methods are used to build skills, change unhelpful habits, and clarify values that guide choices.
Paul offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging, and works in English and Estonian. He encourages a collaborative process where the person sets the pace and goals. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Paul lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Hypnotherapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
How Paul’s Methods Translate to Online Therapy
Paul uses hypnotherapy to help people shift attention and access calm states, often pairing that work with suggestions to change unhelpful responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing hard thoughts and feelings while taking actions that match personal values and life goals. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person's experience guides each session.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Paul will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest ways to try different methods. The plan can be adjusted over time so techniques match what is actually helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video helps preserve face-to-face interaction for skills practice and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be a good fit when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work for shorter check-ins, coaching-style feedback, and notes between longer sessions, offering flexibility around work and family schedules.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar and mood disorders, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style like?
Paul uses a warm, direct style that combines listening with practical exercises. Sessions mix talk, skills practice, and attention to how emotions show up in the body.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has worked in clinical settings for about 30 years, bringing long-term experience with trauma, mood disorders, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Estonian. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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