- Trauma recovery focus
- Practical coping tools
- Respectful and direct
About Paul
Paul Farley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and major life changes. He speaks plainly and offers practical ways to manage symptoms and rebuild day-to-day functioning.
He focuses on trauma recovery, social anxiety, isolation, and challenges tied to identity and sexuality. He also supports people dealing with grief, ADHD, depression, bipolar concerns, and career strain. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among his areas of focus.
Paul keeps sessions straightforward and goal‑oriented. He combines talk therapy with tools you can use between meetings. Clients can expect clear steps, emotion-focused conversation, and attention to how problems affect daily life.
With eight years of experience, Paul has worked with young adults and military veterans, and with people exploring identity and relationships. He emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere while remaining direct when it helps move work forward.
Paul blends methods to fit each person. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix informs how he helps with trauma, communication problems, and building more satisfying relationships.
To begin, he asks about current struggles and what a better life would look like. From there he helps shape practical steps and supports progress over time.
How therapy methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching skills to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behavior. It’s practical and often helps with anxiety, depression, and symptom management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and shifting emotional responses in relationships. It helps people improve connection and communication by focusing on core feelings and needs.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist and client work together to see which methods fit goals and preferences. That collaborative process may combine elements from these approaches to address trauma, communication problems, or day-to-day stressors.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy week. It can also allow a shorter check-in when more frequent brief support is helpful, or reduce the need to travel to appointments. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches so therapy can stay focused and actionable even when sessions are remote.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paul commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar challenges, ADHD, self‑esteem, and life transitions. He also notes additional areas like attachment problems, communication issues, and coping with disaster.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are compassionate but direct, with a focus on practical steps. He mixes emotion-focused conversation with tools to try between meetings.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has eight years of clinical experience and has worked with young adults and military veterans as well as people exploring identity and relationships.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, noted as MI LPC, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.