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Paul Germany

Compassionate, experienced counselor focused on practical growth

LPC Texas

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Paul

Paul Germany is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who centers his work on helping people manage stress, mood disorders, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, and other life disruptions.

Background and approach

He brings two decades of experience in mental health, combining practical clinical work with ongoing training to tailor care to each individual's needs. Clients encountering anxiety, depression, grief, intimacy concerns, ADHD, or career and parenting stress can expect an approach that emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration.

Paul trained in psychology and clinical studies and has spent much of his career in varied clinical settings, including inpatient and community care. He favors methods that have demonstrated effectiveness, such as cognitive behavioral strategies, client-centered techniques, dialectical behavior elements, and emotionally-focused ideas, and adapts those tools to suit specific goals.

His experience spans short-term coaching to longer-term work with chronic mental health concerns, and when a client's needs fall outside his scope he helps locate appropriate alternatives. He invites prospective clients to take that initial step toward change and to work together on practical, goal-oriented progress.

Online strategies and therapeutic approaches



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and testing new behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many habit-related concerns by teaching practical skills to shift thinking and response patterns.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and creating an accepting space where a person’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps clients build self-understanding and confidence while shaping the pace and focus of sessions.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will assess a client’s needs, preferences, and goals and suggest methods that fit those priorities, adjusting techniques over time to align with progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing work to continue from a range of locations and schedules. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into busy lives, support people who prefer remote sessions, and maintain momentum between in-person appointments when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and career stress, ADHD, and many related areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The style is collaborative and individualized, blending client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior strategies, and emotionally focused methods as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years working in mental health across inpatient and community settings and has provided both short-term coaching and long-term treatment for chronic conditions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with the credential TX LPC 79208 and provides services from that state.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
He offers services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomania

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English