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Paul Lewis

Paul Lewis, LCSW

Louisiana 30 years in practice

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LCSW - relationships and trauma

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  • Relationship concerns
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Coaching approach

About Paul

Paul Lewis is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Louisiana with 30 years of professional experience. He focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching. He works with people who need help sorting through difficult choices and intense emotions.

Paul sees clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. He uses practical conversation and problem-solving to help people manage day-to-day struggles and make clearer decisions. Sessions are straightforward and aim to clarify next steps rather than rely on jargon.

He brings long experience working with issues such as divorce and separation, first responder concerns, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity, loneliness, and post-traumatic stress. He also addresses questions about sexuality, life purpose, multicultural concerns, forgiveness, and non-monogamous relationships when those topics are relevant.

Paul combines a coaching mindset with clinical practice to support people who want both coping strategies and goal-focused work. He helps clients weigh options, practice new responses, and track progress between meetings. The style is direct and practical, with an emphasis on what can be done now.

People interested in working with him should expect clear conversation about concerns, concrete next steps, and regular check-ins on what is or isn’t working. He offers services in English and accepts international clients. To begin, follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.

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How evidence-based techniques are used in online work

Paul uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete ways to manage symptoms like depression, stress, or reactivity. This involves learning specific strategies, practicing them between sessions, and checking what helps.

Another emphasis is trauma-informed care that attends to how past events affect current behavior and relationships. This work often includes pacing, grounding strategies, and building tolerable ways to face difficult memories so daily functioning improves.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will help identify goals, test methods, and adjust plans based on what the client reports. Finding a good fit is part of early sessions rather than something clients must decide on alone.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, shortening commute time, and keeping regular check-ins that support steady progress. Online work can also make it easier to continue care across different locations, but check which formats are offered when you schedule.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Divorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSexuality

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Louisiana

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional topics include divorce, infidelity, PTSD, and loneliness.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses practical conversation and problem-solving with a coaching mindset. The work emphasizes strengths, clear steps, and tracking progress between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of relationship and trauma-related concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Louisiana and practices there.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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