Paul is always attentive, smart, and makes you feel heard. He is always easy to talk to and its never awkward when you need a moment to think to respond. He always seems to know exactly what to say and gives you a place to heal.
Paul Dearman, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Paul is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Paul. View 17 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Connecticut
Recent reviews
Best therapist I’ve ever had the pleasure
More about Paul
- 8 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
I am a licenced professional counselor in Virginia and Connecticut, currently residing in New York. With over 8 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach, I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance concerns, family/relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and more specific diagnoses like autism-spectrum disorders and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma or abuse.
My counseling style is laid back and tailored to the person I'm working with. I believe in unconditional positive regard, humor, and bringing out the potential that already exists within you. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and family-systems counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Paul Dearman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225537285.
- LPC · Connecticut · 003724 · Expires August 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Paul Dearman
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Paul is always attentive, smart, and makes you feel heard. He is always easy to talk to and its never awkward when you need a moment to think to respond. He always seems to know exactly what to say and gives you a place to heal.
Best therapist I’ve ever had the pleasure
Excellent communication, great listener, friendly and approachable.
From the first time I had a session with Paul, I was singing his praises to my family and friends. He listens when it's time to listen, and offers sincerely,, educated responses. Asks relevant questions and never makes me feel uncomfortable to open up. A sincere 10/10. -Josh T
Paul has been an incredible asset to my life since I started in October and has helped me in times of pivotal transition. I’m very satisfied with the relationship so far and look forward to continuing.
Paul listens and is able to guide me through and discover weaknesses as well as ways of addressing issues.
I've only had two sessions with Paul as of yet, but I can already tell how beneficial it's been, and how beneficial it will continue to be in the future. He offers great insight into issues I've been dealing with for many years, and I'm glad I got referred to Paul.
Excellent communication. Fun guy to talk to. Genuinely cares about helping and keenly analytical when it comes to my particular problems.
Paul is a patient listener and a very experienced counselor. I felt understood regarding my problems in a variety of areas, such as ADHD, taking care of my health, religious upbringing, existential crisis, and understanding my own mind. I'm grateful for the many useful insights and interesting conversations we've had during our sessions.
Paul is fantastic, I haven’t felt it easy to talk to anyone for a while but Paul makes me feel comfortable and completely at ease. I would recommend him to anyone.
Words can't describe really, how helpful Paul has been. His approach and persona in general is easy to absorb. He has provided me with tools that are aiding me overcome my emotional collapse- Giving me motivation to face the challenges, that we're becoming destructive within my mindset. Paul is attentive, patient, empathetic, skilled and relevant with knowledge during our sessions. Honestly the best investment I have made by far, thank you.
Paul is helping me through depression, anxiety and a serious drinking problem. Though it is still early days in terms of our sessions, I am confident that through continued work with Paul I can better control my problems and understand myself my deeply. Paul's friendly demeanor makes it very easy to open up and I would recommend Paul to anyone going through the same issues as me.
I'm a complicated person and Paul has taken the time to get to know me and know my struggles. He empathizes with me and I'm truly grateful for his insight. He is just a great counsellor all around and even though I've just started to work with him I'm confident that he can help me.
Paul has been extremely supportive and proactive. He is respectful and understanding, and uses his expertise to explore alternatives that can be concretely applied to make a difference. I not only enjoy our sessions but leave with actionable insights.
For way too many years I've lived with no self esteem, depression, and unhealthy ways to try to escape from that. A few session with dr. Dearman and I am already noticing progress. He's extremely kind, sensitive, he really cares, he can identify the issue very quickly and work with the patient on a solution that is best tailored for them. I wish I had done this 10 years ago. Registering to BetterHelp was one of the best investments of time and money I've ever done, and I feel absolutely blessed to have been assigned to dr. Dearman. 13/10 recommended!
Paul is great. Creating a therapeutic relationship is hard at best for me. But Paul makes talking and processing a positive experience. Due to how much I enjoy my sessions, or the videos or the messages that are exchanged - I feel empowered and feel excited to get back on track - so I have recommended this service to anyone who will listen to me.
He is very helpful and he has a understanding of my problems and concerns. He makes sure to always follow up with me if he doesn’t hear from me.
Frequently asked questions
Does Paul Dearman offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Paul Dearman works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Paul Dearman speak?
Paul Dearman speaks English.
How many years of experience does Paul Dearman have?
Paul Dearman has 8 years of experience.
Where is Paul Dearman licensed to practice?
Paul Dearman is licensed to practice in Connecticut.
Does Paul Dearman accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Paul Dearman accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Paul Dearman offer?
Paul Dearman offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Paul Dearman?
Paul Dearman can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Paul Dearman?
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