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Online therapist

Paul Kranz

Compassionate guidance for relationship and family life

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Paul

Paul Kranz is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of clinical experience. He focuses on relationship, family, and intimacy-related issues and works directly with adults seeking clearer communication and healthier connections. He aims to make the first step easier by offering steady support and practical guidance.

Kranz creates an open space where people can talk through tough feelings without fear of judgment. Sessions emphasize listening first, then planning concrete next steps together.

Background and approach

He uses straightforward language and keeps goals realistic so families and couples can try new ways of relating. His background includes work with blended family challenges, divorce and separation, fatherhood questions, and money and financial issues. He also addresses infidelity, jealousy, commitment concerns, and family of origin patterns that ripple into adult relationships.

This range reflects a focus on everyday relationship problems rather than one narrow issue. Therapeutically he blends Client-Centered work with cognitive tools and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions often move from understanding what matters most to testing small changes that show whether new approaches help.

Internal Family Systems ideas are used when exploring different parts of a person that affect relationships. Paul practices in Florida and offers sessions in English. He provides a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit differing schedules and needs.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust by accepting a person’s experience. Online sessions using this approach start with the client’s concerns and move at the client’s pace, which helps with relationship and intimacy topics where feeling heard matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. In remote sessions CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments between appointments to see what changes help communication and mood.

Paul approaches finding the right method as a joint process. He will talk with clients about their goals and try different tools to see what fits. This collaborative stance means the approach can shift as needs change over time.

Online work offers practical benefits for busy families and couples. Video calls let participants join from home, phone sessions are useful on the go, and live chat or text-based messaging can support short check-ins or ongoing problem-solving. These options make it easier to keep continuity when schedules are tight or when different family members need different formats.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What relationship and family concerns does he address?
He works with relationship, family, and intimacy-related issues including blended family problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, jealousy, and communication problems.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is direct and listening-focused. He creates an open space, then helps clients set practical goals and try small changes between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 18 years of professional experience working with couples and families on everyday relationship challenges and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, FL LMFT MT3965, and practices in Florida.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
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 sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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