- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy issues
- Grief and loss
About Paul
Paul Hugens is a Florida LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with forty years of professional experience. He works with adults dealing with issues such as intimacy-related difficulties, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also addresses concerns like guilt and shame and supports people facing life transitions and questions of purpose.
Paul approaches therapy by acknowledging that each person knows their story best. He focuses on practical conversations that look at what is getting in the way now. Sessions aim to identify strengths and small steps that can reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
He has long experience with communication problems, codependency, and attachment concerns. He also works with more specific situations such as infidelity, dissociation, impulsivity, and issues connected to aging or serious illness like cancer and hospice care. Paul lists interest in BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture as areas he will talk about without judgment.
Clients can expect a straightforward style that centers their goals and choices. The work often blends problem-solving with supportive coaching when people need help making life changes, returning to work, or managing mood symptoms. Paul has also helped first responders and others facing high-stress roles.
He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm the available session formats and schedule a first appointment by following the site matching and scheduling steps.
Practical approaches and remote sessions
Paul often uses structured, evidence-based techniques that focus on current problems and coping skills. One common approach is problem-focused work that identifies specific behaviors and situations to change, which can help with anxiety, impulsivity, and daily functioning. Another is mood-management strategies that teach practical ways to track and reduce depressive or manic symptoms, useful for depression and bipolar-related concerns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past. Together they try methods that fit the person's life and adapt them over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it makes scheduling easier, can shorten commute time, and allows a check-in during a lunch break or between obligations. Others prefer in-person meetings for longer work. Discuss format needs during the matching and scheduling steps to find the best practical fit.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and related life changes.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He focuses on clear conversation about what the feelings mean and what they do day to day. The work looks for practical steps to reduce their hold and rebuild a livable routine.
What is his experience with clinical work?
He brings forty years of professional experience across relationship, trauma, mood, and stress-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC, licensed in Florida, and maintains practice activity tied to that credential and location.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients; confirm any region-specific details before booking.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.