Paul Steele, LPC, LMHC

Paul Steele is a licensed counselor with 17 years of experience who uses a practical, person-focused approach. He sees concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. He works in English and practices in Florida as an LPC and LMHC.

He favors clear conversation and a plan tailored to each person. Sessions focus on understanding current problems, spotting unhelpful patterns, and finding small changes that make daily life easier. Paul draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to keep work concrete and collaborative.

Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas shape how he helps people set goals and stay on track. He also uses psychodynamic thinking when exploring how past experiences influence present behavior. These tools are chosen to match the person and the problem, not applied the same way to everyone.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and career or life-direction questions. He also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, body image, and blended family challenges.

In sessions Paul emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps. He will work with each person to shape a plan that fits their life and goals. Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and he aims to make that step feel manageable.

How approach and online options work together

Paul often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people practice different ways of responding to stress, anxiety, panic, and mood problems. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of his work and focuses on listening closely, reflecting back what matters, and letting the person lead goals and pacing.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support motivation and commitment when someone feels stuck. Together these approaches give options for symptom relief, clearer goals, and steady progress. Paul sees choosing an approach as a shared decision; he will talk through options and adapt methods to fit the person’s goals, preferences, and day-to-day life.

Online therapy makes these methods flexible. Video calls let people use techniques that need visual interaction. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These formats help people keep therapy consistent around work, family, and travel while focusing on the same practical skills and conversations they would have in person.