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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Career coaching
About Paul
LPC Dr. Paul Deutsch is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with 23 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, eating concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and LGBT stressors. He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, CBT, DBT, and existential ideas.
Paul draws on a humanistic foundation alongside solution-focused and narrative ideas. He combines cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of radical acceptance to help people notice and change patterns that cause pain. Sessions involve clear, practical strategies as well as conversational exploration of values and daily life.
He has worked in rural community settings, on clinical teams, and has run a solo practice for several years. He completed a Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision from Viterbo University, and he practices with experience supporting complex problems, including personality-related concerns and self-harm behaviors.
Paul also brings knowledge of neuroscience and how language shapes thinking. He uses that understanding to help people reframe thoughts, regulate emotions, and develop coping skills for intense feelings like panic or anger. He also works with clients on career and workplace issues using business coaching skills.
Outside of counseling he works as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach and has training in nutrition. He enjoys skiing and fat-tire biking. To begin, people complete the site questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how his approaches fit their goals.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and learning practical ways to act on those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching acceptance and committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses short, skill-focused exercises to reduce panic, manage mood, and change unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for intense emotions and relationship strain.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on their goals, day-to-day challenges, and what feels practical. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting plans over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support regular practice of skills between meetings and make it simpler to coordinate sessions around work, training, or family commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, bipolar and depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy and parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and LGBT stressors.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and existential ideas depending on the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience working in rural community settings, on clinical teams, and in solo practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin and holds a Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision from Viterbo University.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details directly during intake.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.