Paul Scheppf

Paul Scheppf is a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and struggles with grief or self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with addictions, relationship or intimacy issues, and career or life transitions. Paul aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion from the first conversation.

He takes a practical, person-centered approach. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on small, doable steps toward change. Paul adapts how he talks and plans treatment based on each person’s needs and goals. He believes taking the first step toward change takes courage and offers steady support through that process.

Paul uses client-centered listening to understand where someone is coming from. He draws on mindfulness techniques to help people manage stress and stay present. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants help making a change, such as reducing substance use or building healthier habits.

Over eight years of work, Paul has supported people with trauma, compassion fatigue, and concerns like isolation or social anxiety. He also addresses issues such as communication problems, fatherhood concerns, first responder stress, and veteran-related challenges. His background includes a focus on practical coping skills and real-life problem solving.

Sessions are shaped around each person’s schedule and priorities. Paul encourages open conversation and helps people break down big problems into manageable steps. He works collaboratively to build momentum and keep progress realistic.

How these approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens first and follows the person’s lead. Sessions focus on the individual’s priorities and aim to make practical progress toward their goals. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress in day-to-day life. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build small steps toward those changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work moves forward.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use techniques like mindfulness exercises between meetings to reinforce progress.