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Online therapist

Paul Weaver

Practical, relationship-focused family therapist

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Florida, Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Paul

Paul Weaver is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on relationships and family concerns. He meets people where they are and helps them address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and problems tied to intimacy or connection. His tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at parents and partners looking for clearer communication and more stable relationships.

Paul spends sessions listening first. He aims to understand what matters most to each person and family.

Background and approach

From there he helps identify small, concrete steps to reduce conflict, improve closeness, or manage overwhelming emotions. He also addresses issues like addiction, sleep and eating concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue. His training and nine years of practice inform a flexible approach.

He draws on attachment work to look at how bonds affect everyday behavior. He uses emotion-focused ideas to help couples and family members express what they need. Cognitive behavioral tools are added when practical strategies can lower anxiety or change habits.

Paul has worked in independent practice settings and brings that experience to sessions. He pays attention to family history, blended family dynamics, fatherhood questions, and the effects of trauma. He also supports people exploring alternative sexual cultures and those navigating separation or divorce.

Sessions are offered in English and Paul works with clients from Florida and beyond. He combines listening with concrete coaching so families and partners can move forward with clearer plans and healthier interactions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape reactions in close relationships. In plain terms it looks at patterns of closeness and distance to help people change how they connect with partners and family members. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and share the emotions beneath conflicts so couples and family members can respond differently to each other. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and habits that feed anxiety, low mood, or relationship distress.

Choosing an approach is part of the process. Paul will listen to your goals and try different ways of working until the right fit emerges. That decision is collaborative - he helps you weigh what feels useful and what produces real change in daily life.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy family lives and varied schedules. These options make it easier to connect from Florida or other locations and to keep therapy consistent during life transitions. The format also allows for short check-ins and coaching between longer sessions when practical.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Paul address?
He works with relationship and family challenges plus trauma, intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered stance and emotion-focused methods to create space for feelings, while bringing in practical CBT tools when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Paul has nine years of professional experience working as a clinician, including independent practice work described in his background.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - with license details OR LMFT T2823 and FL LMFT MT3669, and his location is Florida.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the formats listed.
How is cost described?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Florida, Oregon, Washington
Languages
English

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