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Online therapist

Paul Buehler

Calm, practical support for families

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Credentials
LICSW, LCSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
New York, Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Paul

Paul Buehler is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in New York. He brings five years of clinical experience in mental health and direct services to families. Paul focuses on building a strong working relationship first, because he believes change happens most easily within a supportive connection.

He aims to meet people where they are and help them name practical steps forward.

Background and approach

Paul works with people facing stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or family concerns. He also gives attention to issues like self-esteem, intimacy, anger, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas he addresses include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, caregiving stress, attachment concerns, and social anxiety.

In sessions Paul uses straightforward methods such as client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. He helps people notice patterns, test small changes, and build skills that fit daily life. Sessions move at a practical pace and focus on clear goals.

Paul offers remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and pricing varies with location and therapist availability. He conducts work in English and works from New York.

For those ready to begin, the usual next step is to select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session based on his availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk through feelings and consider changes at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle everyday stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help people notice stress responses and make calmer choices in the moment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Paul will collaborate with each person to identify which methods feel useful and fit their goals. That decision can change over time as needs shift, and sessions often combine elements from different approaches to match what’s most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to meet from home or between appointments. These options provide flexibility for busy family schedules and for parents who need shorter check-ins as well as longer sessions. The mix of formats supports steady progress while fitting daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Paul address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and many family issues, plus trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, and career or life transitions.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He emphasizes a strong working relationship and uses practical tools like mindful awareness, cognitive techniques, and solution-focused steps to reach clear goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Paul has five years of professional experience in mental health and direct services to families and individuals.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW and LCSW licenses with WA LICSW LW 61650792 and NY LCSW 076685, and practices from New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription 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 therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
New York, Washington
Languages
English

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