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Paul Jones

Paul Jones

LCSW

Therapist · North Carolina · 8+ years of experience

Practical, person-centered therapy for life challenges

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  • Goal focused
  • Strengths based
  • Values informed

About Paul

Paul Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. He brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and focuses on clear goals. Paul often helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting strains, anger, and life changes.

He emphasizes a person-centered way of working that looks at strengths and the many parts of a person's life. Sessions may include talking through problems, identifying where difficulties start, and building concrete life strategies. Paul can incorporate a Christian perspective when clients prefer that frame.

His background includes prior long-term service in the US Army, and that experience shapes how he listens and responds. He uses approaches such as attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to shape plans clients can use day to day.

Paul aims to help people improve self-esteem and practical skills for managing stress, anger, communication, and relationships. He focuses on making changes that last by helping clients practice new habits between sessions. The emphasis is on usable steps more than abstract ideas.

People coming to Paul can expect straightforward conversations and work on measurable changes. He supports those coping with depression, addiction concerns, ADHD, family and relationship strains, caregiving stress, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are attended in English and conducted within his North Carolina practice.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

How Paul Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Paul often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is focused and action-oriented, and it can help with anxiety, anger, and depression by breaking problems into small, manageable steps.

He also uses attachment-based work to look at how relationships shape reactions and sense of safety. That approach helps people understand patterns in relationships and make different choices in how they connect with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Paul will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, and then try methods that fit the person. The plan can change as progress is made and new needs appear.

Because session formats are not specified here, please confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins, let someone speak without being on camera, or fit a session into a work break more easily. Licensed professionals use these options to help people keep therapy consistent while balancing everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (North Carolina)
LCSW · No. C011878
NPI
1396305629

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Paul commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, parenting concerns, relationship and family problems, depression, addictions, ADHD, and other life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a person-centered approach that focuses on strengths and practical life strategies, and can include a Christian lens if a client prefers that perspective.

What is his background in mental health?

Paul has eight years of clinical experience and previously served a long career in the US Army, which informs his approach to listening and problem solving.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.

Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered at the time you schedule.

How is pricing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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