- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Paul
Paul Germany, LPC, focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and parenting concerns. He writes plainly and listens closely so parents and individuals can talk through what’s overwhelming them. His style is warm and nonjudgmental and aimed at practical changes that fit daily life.
Paul has worked in mental health for about 20 years, largely within clinical settings. He earned a BA in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and an MA in clinical psychology from Stephen F.
Background and approach
Austin State University. He completed the requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and has continued with ongoing education throughout his career. In sessions Paul draws on common-sense approaches like client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques.
He also uses elements from dialectical behavior work and emotionally-focused strategies when they suit a person’s goals. He adapts methods to the issues at hand rather than sticking to a single formula. People come to him for many reasons including depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma, addiction, grief, career stress, self-esteem, and parenting challenges.
He describes therapy as a collaboration where the client’s goals guide the plan. For tougher problems he can provide longer-term support or help find a better fit when needed. Paul offers a down-to-earth approach that emphasizes clear steps and steady progress.
He combines practical tools with time to process feelings. The aim is to leave sessions with something to try that makes daily life a bit easier.
What Paul works with
Everything Paul lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Paul helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
Approaches Paul lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How client-centered and skills-based approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. It involves active listening, reflection, and working at the client’s pace to build self-understanding and confidence. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to sort through feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with practical alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress, and it gives clear exercises people can practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These tools can help with strong mood swings, anger, and difficulties managing intense emotions.
Paul works collaboratively to find the best fit. Early sessions focus on what the client wants to change and which methods feel most helpful. The therapist will adjust techniques as goals evolve so the plan reflects the client's needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, brief coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family or work schedules and to keep regular progress over time.
Questions people ask about Paul
What concerns does Paul commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depressive symptoms, addictions, grief, self-esteem, parenting, and relationship matters.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on listening, setting goals, and using tools like cognitive behavioral strategies and emotion-focused techniques as needed.
How long has he been practicing?
Paul has about 20 years of experience working in mental health settings and across different levels of care.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Paul offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Session costs vary with location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
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