- Goal oriented
- Strengths based
- Motivational methods
About Paul
Paul Pasternak is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 25 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and the effects of major life changes. He also supports concerns like anger, low self-esteem, caregiving strain, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
He uses a client-centered style that focuses on each person's strengths. Sessions start by identifying the change the client wants. From there he and the client build a targeted care plan that lays out practical steps and measures progress.
Paul commonly draws on Motivational Interviewing to strengthen motivation and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. He adjusts the plan as progress is made and as life circumstances shift. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels doable.
Clients can expect a calm and respectful atmosphere. Paul pays attention to past trauma while encouraging the personal work that leads to change. He emphasizes practical goals so people can notice real shifts in day-to-day life.
Over his career he has worked across different settings with adults facing varied challenges. If you want a therapist who focuses on clear goals and steady progress, he offers an approach built on experience and hope.
How his approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective so the therapist can follow their lead and help them move toward the changes they want. This approach is useful for people who need a respectful, steady space to sort priorities and build confidence.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. It often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and situations where changing daily habits can reduce distress.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to strengthen a person's motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and highlighting personal reasons to act. It can be especially helpful when facing addictions, procrastination, or when making major life adjustments.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the early work. The therapist will help you decide which approaches to prioritize based on your goals, needs, and what feels most useful. That decision is made together and can shift as you progress.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel demands. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular check-ins during times of change or after a disaster when schedules are disrupted. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the available options before booking so you can choose what fits your routine and comfort.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Paul commonly address?
He works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disaster.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach that prioritizes the goals the client brings and builds a plan from there.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working in a range of settings with adults facing diverse mental health and life challenges.
What credential and region does he practice in?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.