Paul Pangburn Jr.

Paul Pangburn Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience in counseling. He moved into social work after a long career in the chemical industry and brings that life experience into his practice. Paul believes therapy helps people discover themselves and clarify what they need.

He prefers straightforward, practical sessions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and incorporates mindfulness techniques where useful. Paul aims to help people find the answers they are seeking rather than telling them what to do.

People come to him for help with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also supports those facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric concerns, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

In sessions Paul draws on real-world experience to make therapy relatable. He listens for patterns in thoughts and behaviors and helps people try different ways of responding. Mindfulness practices are used to help calm the mind and increase awareness.

His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He emphasizes practical steps that can be tried between sessions. Paul works in English and practices in Pennsylvania as an LCSW.

How CBT and Mindfulness work online

Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try new behavioral responses. CBT sessions often involve setting clear goals, testing small changes between meetings, and reviewing what worked.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to build attention and calm through simple awareness practices. Mindfulness can help with anger, anxiety, and stress by teaching techniques to steady focus and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences, and daily routines to figure out which methods fit best. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing quicker follow-ups, and providing flexibility around work or caregiving obligations. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your schedule and needs before you book.