Paul Dearman, LPC

Connecticut · 8 years in practice

Paul Dearman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LPC, Connecticut: 003724 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1225537285 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Paul

Paul Dearman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He practices from Connecticut and works with concerns such as addiction, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and attention challenges like ADHD.

Paul brings a calm, approachable presence to sessions and uses a mix of talking and practical steps to help people move forward.

Background and approach

He keeps the tone relaxed and uses humor and respect to make conversations easier. Paul aims to meet each person where they are and build on strengths already present. Sessions focus on clear goals and down-to-earth strategies rather than jargon or long lectures.

Paul draws from Jungian ideas alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. That means he pays attention to stories, patterns, and the meanings people give to their lives while also helping them try specific skills for feeling better. He adapts his style to the person’s needs instead of following a single formula.

Many people come for help with relationships, family conflict, career stress, or coping after trauma or abuse. Paul also offers coaching-style work for career or life-direction questions and supports people facing compassion fatigue and burnout. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

He uses a mix of conversation and practical exercises, then adjusts plans as progress is made to keep work relevant and useful.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Paul lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Approaches Paul names

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Online support

Depth and Practical Tools Delivered Online

Paul uses Jungian Therapy to pay attention to personal stories, symbols, and recurring life patterns; this approach can help when someone wants to understand deeper meanings and long-term themes in their life. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy which emphasizes listening, respect, and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and valued. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try concrete exercises that reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Paul will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, then adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is interactive and based on what the client finds most useful.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Paul address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, career challenges, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar mood issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is laid back, respectful, and goal oriented. He uses humor, clear conversation, and practical steps while tailoring sessions to each person's needs.

What background and experience does he have?

Paul has eight years of experience working as a counselor and life coach with a wide range of concerns. He has supported people through trauma, substance concerns, and developmental and attention-related difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and is based in Connecticut.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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