- Addictions help
- Relationship work
- CBT and narrative
About Paul
Dr. Paul Abney is a Texas LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 30 years of professional experience. He works with adults dealing with addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes, including issues around life purpose. He speaks English and accepts international clients.
In session he focuses on practical conversation and clear goals. He helps people talk through decisions, manage impulses, and handle relationship stress. He also addresses attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and feelings of isolation or shame.
He uses methods that center the client's perspective and thought patterns. Sessions may include exploring how beliefs shape behavior, reframing unhelpful thoughts, and examining personal meaning when life shifts occur. That can help when someone is facing a midlife crossroads, panic attacks, or the aftermath of trauma.
His style is straightforward and collaborative. He encourages honest discussion about setbacks and progress. He also supports people wanting coaching-style guidance around career or life direction without promising particular outcomes.
Clients looking to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and aims to make space for honest talk. It helps when someone needs to sort feelings about relationships, caregiving, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence behavior and mood; it offers concrete strategies for managing panic, impulsivity, and unhelpful beliefs. Existential Therapy examines personal meaning and choices, which can be useful for people grappling with life purpose or midlife transitions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on thought patterns, personal meaning, or open-ended discussion and can switch methods as needs change.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people, not being in traffic or arranging a session during a lunch break helps keep therapy consistent. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly use these practical benefits to help people maintain regular contact and progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, motivation, coping with life changes, and life purpose concerns among other related problems.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses conversational, goal-focused work that explores thoughts and choices and helps people weigh options and next steps.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of professional experience as a counselor working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, panic, and chronic illness.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to people living abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does his fee structure work?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.