- Guilt and shame
- Coaching and work stress
- Relationship conflict
About Paul
Paul Lewis is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana with 30 years of professional experience. He works with adults on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and executive coaching. He also lists additional focus areas including divorce and separation, first responder issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and issues around sexuality and non-monogamous relationships.
He approaches sessions with the belief that clients are the experts on their own stories and already possess strengths to draw on. Conversations tend to focus on practical steps and understanding what keeps painful feelings active. He encourages small, manageable changes rather than large, sudden overhauls.
In early meetings he listens for patterns that contribute to guilt, shame, and relationship strain. He helps people name those patterns and try out different ways of responding. Sessions may include goal-setting and short-term coaching focused on specific life or work transitions.
For clients dealing with trauma or post-traumatic stress, he attends to how past events affect current daily life and relationships. He supports people in reducing avoidance and reclaiming control over routines and choices.
Paul also works with professionals facing workplace stress and leadership challenges. He integrates coaching elements to address role clarity, decision-making, and managing impulsivity in high-pressure settings. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based techniques often used in trauma and relationship work include cognitive-behavioral methods. These help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting, which can reduce the hold of guilt and shame. They are useful for depression, anxiety, and relationship patterns.Another useful approach focuses on skills for managing stress and impulsivity. This involves learning concrete tools for calming down, improving decisions under pressure, and handling workplace strain. It is practical for first responders and professionals facing high-stakes choices.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the available formats before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break or scheduling around work shifts. It can also suit people who prefer not to travel to appointments. Licensed professionals adapt approaches so therapeutic work fits day-to-day routines without promising any particular outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and provides executive coaching. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, forgiveness, and post-traumatic stress.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He listens for the stories that keep guilt and shame active and helps people name those patterns. Work often involves practical steps to test different responses and reduce self-blame.
What is his background and experience?
He is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana with 30 years of professional work experience. Much of that time has involved relationship work, trauma, and coaching.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCSW license in Louisiana and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.