Therapist profile
Paul Scheppf, LCSW
Tennessee
LCSW in Tennessee - Stress and Anger care
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Tennessee / 7012
- NPI1902481336
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Paul
Paul Scheppf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship concerns, and addiction. Paul also addresses career strain, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
Paul uses a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. He listens first, then helps people name the patterns that keep causing problems. Conversations lead to practical steps - small changes that are possible to try between sessions. He draws on client-centered work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to guide those steps.
In practice Paul pays attention to communication problems and the fallout from trauma and domestic violence. He also supports people facing fatherhood issues, first responder stress, veteran and armed forces concerns, and struggles with guilt, shame, or infidelity. Addiction, isolation, and social anxiety are additional topics he has worked on.
Sessions tend to center on what is happening now and how to move forward. Paul helps people notice emotional triggers, try new responses, and track what helps over time. Mindfulness techniques are used to slow down reactivity when anger or anxiety ramps up.
For someone tired of snapping at partners, getting stuck at work, or carrying quiet resentment, his style is practical and frank. He invites people to test small changes and reflects on what worked. To start, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling steps before booking.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgment. Online sessions using this approach center on what matters most to the client and let the therapist shape questions and reflections around the client's own concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to notice thoughts, body sensations, and emotions. Used online, mindfulness exercises can help slow reactivity and reduce the impulse to snap or escalate in tense moments. Motivational Interviewing is a goal-oriented approach that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. In remote sessions it can make it easier to set small, doable goals and check progress between meetings.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then collaboratively decide which methods to emphasize. That conversation is practical and ongoing rather than a one-time decision.
The main practical benefit of online work is fitting therapy into everyday life. Many people find remote sessions easier to slot into a workday, to keep a shorter weekly check-in, or to avoid travel time. Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered so you know whether a phone or video appointment will be used. The focus remains on making steps that work in daily routines, tracking progress, and adjusting the plan as needed.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does he address?
He works with adults on anger plus related issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-focused, straightforward style that starts with listening and moves to practical steps and experiments to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Paul has eight years of professional experience working with the concerns listed on his profile.
What credential and location are listed for this clinician?
He is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and practices with that credential noted as TN LCSW.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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