Paul Farley

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

LPC Michigan

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Paul

Paul Farley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and other life challenges. He combines direct, compassionate guidance with practical tools so clients can move from stuck patterns toward clearer thinking and healthier interactions.

Background and approach

Paul emphasizes skill-building alongside emotional processing to support lasting change. His work draws on several evidence-informed approaches, with cognitive behavioral principles frequently informing his strategies for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

He also integrates acceptance and commitment techniques to help clients clarify values and increase psychological flexibility, and draws on emotionally-focused and trauma modalities as needed for relationship wounds and traumatic memories. With eight years of clinical practice, Paul aims to tailor care to each person’s goals while honoring their strengths and lived experience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Paul integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy into online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression, while acceptance and commitment therapy emphasizes clarifying values and building psychological flexibility to cope with difficult emotions and life transitions. He may also use client-centered principles to ensure the conversation stays grounded in each person’s experience and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paul collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit best. He listens to each client’s concerns, discusses options, and adjusts strategies over time so work reflects the individual’s needs, goals, and preferences.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Michigan without commuting, and they allow for a range of interaction styles from real-time conversation to ongoing text-based support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paul commonly address?

Paul works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, grief, career challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and identity-related matters.

What is Paul’s therapeutic style and approach?

He blends a compassionate, direct style with practical skill-building, drawing on approaches such as CBT, ACT, client-centered therapy, EFT, and EMDR depending on client needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Paul has eight years of clinical experience working with people across a range of life challenges and transitions.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Paul holds the LPC credential with license number MI LPC 6401019146 and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does Paul offer?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem ADHD

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English