- Addictions support
- Self esteem work
- Guilt and shame focus
About Paul
Dr. Paul Abney is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 30 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He also focuses on issues like guilt and shame, attachment concerns, and stress from caregiving.
Paul uses straightforward conversation to make room for honest talk about difficult feelings. He encourages clients to name what they are feeling and to look at how those feelings show up in daily life. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clear choices rather than abstract theory.
His work draws from client-centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective and from cognitive behavioral techniques that look at thoughts and actions. He also brings existential and narrative approaches when people want to examine meaning, identity, or the stories they tell about themselves.
People often come to him when guilt or shame is keeping them stuck or when past choices are affecting current relationships. He helps people sort through those feelings and consider different ways of responding. The emphasis is on honest reflection and on identifying manageable next steps.
Paul practices in Texas and speaks English. He accepts international clients. To start, clients use the site's matching process and schedule a first session after completing a short questionnaire.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's perspective. In practice this means the therapist follows what the client brings up and helps them find clarity about their own choices and feelings. This approach is useful when someone wants straightforward conversation about guilt, shame, or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT sessions often include noticing automatic thoughts, testing assumptions, and trying small behavioral experiments to see what changes. This method can help with panic, impulsivity, and patterns that feed shame or low self-esteem.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean emphasizing practical CBT tools for a time, then shifting to narrative or existential questions about meaning and identity.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people connect from different locations, which can be helpful for those living outside Texas or juggling caregiving and work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, attachment issues, and stress from caregiving.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses conversational, practical methods to name and examine those feelings. Work often includes looking at thoughts, behaviors, and the stories a person tells about themselves.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience as a counselor working with a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Texas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.