- CBT methods
- Solution focused work
- Guilt and shame concerns
About Paul
Paul Haggan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 33 years of experience. He works with adults who are carrying heavy feelings around stress, anxiety, relationships, intimacy, motivation, self-esteem, and depression. Paul also addresses concerns such as abandonment, codependency, commitment issues, divorce and separation, addiction, family of origin problems, guilt and shame, and isolation.
Paul's style is straightforward and practical. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them build on strengths they already have. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that lead toward those goals. He uses talking, reflection, and structured techniques to make progress feel manageable.
Over three decades in practice, Paul has worked with a wide range of relationship and personal challenges. He draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful thinking and recognize workable solutions. Those methods are used to address real situations like recovering from infidelity, managing anxiety, or rebuilding confidence after separation.
People who come to him often want concrete tools as well as someone to help them stay on track. Paul aims to keep things practical and focused so clients can try changes between sessions. He encourages clear communication about goals and regularly reviews what is and isn't helping.
Paul offers services in English and practices in Texas. If someone is unsure whether his approach fits, he asks a few questions up front and works together to clarify the next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Paul commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches practical skills for anxiety, low mood, or relationship worries.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on clear goals and small changes that move a person toward what they want. This approach is useful when someone wants concrete steps and quicker problem solving around issues like commitment, codependency, or recovering from separation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying concrete techniques, checking how they work, and adjusting the plan together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals, including therapists using CBT and solution-focused methods, can use these formats to focus on skills, set clear homework tasks, and keep progress moving between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, motivation, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, addiction, family of origin issues, and guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses practical methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop actions that change how those thoughts affect daily life. The work combines examining thinking patterns with solution-focused steps to reduce their impact.
How much experience does he have working with these issues?
He has 33 years of professional experience as a counselor. That background includes helping people with relationship breakdowns, addiction concerns, and identity and self-worth problems.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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