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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT methods
About Paul
Ohio LPCC Paul D. Wess has practiced clinical counseling for 30 years. He holds master's degrees in psychology and sociology and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.) indicating substantial doctoral-level coursework. He works primarily with stress, anxiety, trauma and related mood and relationship issues.
Paul focuses on the ways trauma shows up as anxiety, depression, anger, or problems in close relationships. Sessions look at how a person's body, thoughts, and emotions interact. He also considers spiritual and developmental factors when they matter to the individual.
Therapy blends several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clarify values and build workable habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience in the conversation.
He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and existential ideas when appropriate. Those methods are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer decision-making. Paul uses practical exercises alongside talk work.
Sessions are designed to be direct and practical. People who bring problems like grief, addiction, panic, relationship conflict, low self-esteem, or questions about life purpose will find a focus on concrete skills and clearer choices. The biography lists English and Estonian as spoken languages and notes practice in Ohio.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Paul commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in clear, task-focused ways. ACT helps people name their values and take small actions that match those values. CBT looks at thinking and behavior patterns and uses short experiments and practice to change unhelpful habits.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation grounded in the person's experience. That approach emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can make their own sense of issues and options. Together these methods aim to teach skills, clarify choices, and reduce distress in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and preferences and recommend which methods to emphasize. That decision is made collaboratively and can shift as needs change.
The original biography does not state which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises, homework, and skill coaching to remote sessions so practical work continues between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English, Estonian
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar issues, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What approaches does he use in sessions?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Existential Therapy depending on the person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
Paul has 30 years of clinical practice experience working with mood, trauma, and relationship-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Ohio LPCC and works in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Estonian.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.