Therapist profile
Paul Jones, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Anger and Stress concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C011878
- NPI1396305629
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Anger and stress management
- Parenting and family issues
- CBT and mindfulness tools
About Paul
Paul Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. He combines prior military service and social work training to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, parenting challenges, and related life problems.
He worked for many years in the US Army before moving into mental health care. That background informs a practical approach to everyday problems. Paul mentions helping people with deployment separation, parenting strain, and the stress that follows trauma or major life changes.
In sessions he keeps the focus on real-world strategies. He helps clients identify where problems started and build step-by-step plans to reduce conflict. This includes improving communication and handling impulses that lead to snapping or resentment.
Paul uses client-centered work alongside attachment-based ideas to look at relationships and patterns. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills and change unhelpful thinking.
Mindfulness methods are used to develop attention and reduce reactivity. He is open to integrating a Christian perspective when a client prefers that lens. The overall aim is to strengthen confidence and create practical routines that fit everyday life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and remote work
Paul often integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy when working with issues like anger, anxiety, and stress. CBT focuses on noticing patterns of thought and behavior and trying different responses. Mindfulness work helps people notice their reactions and practice slowing down before acting.He also draws on attachment-based ideas to examine how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and communication. Together these approaches aim to reduce impulsive responding and improve relationship skills. Choosing which methods to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to decide what fits their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking, as current session options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also help when quieter surroundings or lower data use are needed, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, can adapt exercises and homework so the work translates into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, depression, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices client-centered work with attachment-based ideas. He focuses on practical life strategies and skill building to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience in mental health settings, following a long career in the US Army.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and provides care from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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