- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
- Cognitive tools
About Paul
Paul Marion is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with five years of clinical experience. He works with adolescents and adults who are dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, and major life changes. He also sees concerns such as anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and issues around intimacy and family conflict.
Paul draws on straightforward, skills-based approaches in session. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thinking that keep people stuck and to practice new, manageable behaviors. He also incorporates family systems ideas to look at how interactions with others affect day-to-day stress and conflict.
He offers practical tools for coping with transitions like separation, divorce, job changes, or losses. For parents and fathers he can focus on concrete strategies for managing parenting stress and blended family challenges. He also works with people navigating abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, and situations tied to hospice or end-of-life care.
Sessions emphasize short-term goals and clear skills you can use between meetings. Conversations tend to be direct and action oriented, with space to process emotions such as guilt, shame, grief, or anger. Paul mentions using aspects of positive psychology and, when relevant to the client, faith-informed Christian counseling approaches.
Clients should expect a counselor who aims for goal-focused work and practical progress. Those interested in working with him should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How therapeutic techniques translate online
Paul often works with cognitive behavioral approaches, which help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. Sessions using these techniques focus on clear steps, homework, and measurable progress over time.He also uses ideas from family systems work to identify patterns in relationships and communication. Online conversations can map those interaction cycles, rehearse different responses, and plan changes that affect daily life and parenting dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made, and sessions will adjust to what proves most helpful.
The therapist's specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow for a quicker check-in between in-person visits, or let someone join from a quieter room without travel. These practical benefits help people try therapy without rearranging their whole day.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, and related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck after a big change?
He uses skills-based methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and family systems ideas to map patterns, set short-term goals, and practice concrete coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working with adolescents and adults on a range of issues including grief, depression, and family conflict.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Missouri.
Is language a barrier for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.