Paul Pasternak

Paul Pasternak is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. He helps people manage anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the stress of major life changes. He also supports those coping with relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and career transitions.

He brings 25 years of clinical experience across many settings. That background gives him a wide range of practical ways to approach problems. He focuses on clients' strengths and works at the pace each person sets.

Paul uses a client-centered style that keeps the person's goals front and center. He often combines Motivational Interviewing with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape a clear care plan. That plan targets specific behaviors and thoughts while building motivation to change.

Sessions follow an agreed plan and are adjusted as progress is seen. Paul pays attention to past trauma and how it affects day-to-day life. He aims to create an empathetic, supporting space where people can try new ways of coping.

Starting therapy can feel hard, but Paul frames it as a journey that relies on hope and steady effort. He invites people to work toward realistic changes they care about. If someone wants to begin, they can use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first session.

Approaches and online therapy that fit your goals

Paul often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means the conversation follows what matters most to the person and builds on their strengths. This approach helps people clarify goals and feel heard as they work through anger, grief, or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and actions affect feelings. Paul uses CBT to identify unhelpful patterns, try different behaviors, and measure small changes over time. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, and impulse-related issues.

Motivational Interviewing is a practical way to boost a person's readiness for change. It emphasizes listening, exploring ambivalence, and setting realistic next steps for problems like addiction or lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paul will work with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. He adapts the care plan as progress is made so the work stays useful and realistic.

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, while still focusing on practical tools and measurable steps toward change.