- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Guilt and shame focus
About Paul
Paul Pangburn Jr. is a Pennsylvania LCSW with about 20 years of clinical social work experience. He moved into therapy work after a long career in the chemical industry and now sees adults for concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, trauma and coping with life changes.
Paul speaks plainly in sessions. He believes talking with another person can help clarify needs and options. He describes therapy as a place to discover what matters and to make practical changes in day-to-day life.
His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with mindfulness practices and skills picked up from other approaches. That means sessions often look at thoughts and behaviors, introduce small experiments, and practice ways to manage strong feelings like guilt or shame.
Paul also brings life experience from earlier careers into his clinical work. He says that lived experience helps him understand the practical stresses of work, midlife changes, and relationship strains. He aims to help people find clearer choices and next steps rather than deliver one fixed solution.
People who come for help with divorce, aging concerns, isolation, or questions about life purpose can expect straightforward sessions. Paul encourages short-term goal setting and learning skills that can be used between meetings. He asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How CBT and Mindfulness fit into online work
Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, and guilt. CBT sessions often include practical exercises, thought records, and experiments that you can try between meetings to test new ways of responding.He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to build attention to present-moment experience and lessen reactivity to painful memories or shame. Mindfulness practices in sessions are brief and focused, aimed at calming body and mind enough to notice options rather than react on impulse.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the therapy process. Paul treats this as a collaboration - he will work with you to decide whether CBT, mindfulness, or a mix makes the most sense for your goals and daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a shorter touchpoint is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for video or phone formats, such as guiding a short mindfulness practice or reviewing a thought record together.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include midlife challenges, divorce, isolation, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help you notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses. Sessions include practical exercises to test beliefs and reduce overwhelming feelings.
What is his professional background?
He has worked as a clinical social worker since 2005 and previously spent over 30 years in the chemical industry. That mix informs a practical, experience-based approach.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a PA LCSW and practices with a Pennsylvania license. Sessions are provided in English.
Can people who live outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for people located in the United States.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Check the platform or booking flow for available session types.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will appear during the booking or subscription steps.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.