- Client centered
- Skill focused
- Goal oriented
About Paul
Paul Pasternak is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 25 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and career or life transitions. He also addresses anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and financial or money-related worries when they affect daily life.
Paul favors a client-centered, strength-based style. He listens for what a person wants to change and works from there. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long theory talks.
He commonly uses Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support change. Those methods are used to clarify motivation, shift unhelpful thoughts and habits, and build skills for everyday problems. Together with each person he creates a care plan aimed at realistic progress.
Paul has worked in many settings over his career, so he draws on a broad range of experience when challenges are complex. He pays attention to past trauma and to the practical effects of life stage and caregiving demands. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted as needed.
Starting work with Paul is framed as a partnership. He emphasizes hope and steady effort as the foundations for change. People who choose to work with him can expect straightforward guidance, a supportive tone, and an emphasis on goals that matter in daily life.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Paul commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, building trust, and helping the person steer the goals of therapy. It is useful for emotional support, relationship concerns, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction-related patterns.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons to change. That approach is practical for issues like substance use, slipping routines, or making big life shifts. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences rather than assuming one fixed path.
Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful for fitting sessions into a busy week, keeping check-ins shorter when needed, and continuing care while managing caregiving or work demands. The therapist will help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life and addresses the specific issues that brought you there.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Paul address?
He helps with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and career or life changes. He also works with aging and caregiver stress and many related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered, strength-based style that focuses on what the person wants to change. Sessions emphasize practical steps and skill building rather than long theoretical discussion.
What length of experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of experience working in a variety of settings, which he draws on when clients face complex or overlapping issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether online, phone, or in-person visits are offered.
How does cost and payment work?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.