Paul Buehler, LICSW, LCSW

Paul Buehler is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. He brings five years of experience to his current practice and emphasizes a warm, respectful helping relationship. Paul invites people to begin where they are and to set realistic goals for change.

He focuses on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and career concerns. He also supports people facing parenting challenges, intimacy issues, and life transitions. Paul has experience with trauma and with LGBT concerns, and he helps people work through relationship and family conflict.

In sessions he uses practical methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies. Motivational interviewing is also part of his approach when people are weighing change.

Paul describes his style as compassionate and nonjudgmental. He aims to match the pace and goals of each person and to teach skills that can be used between meetings. He often begins with a video session to build rapport and clarify next steps.

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life. Paul works in English and practices from New York, using a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To get started, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Paul commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors, which can ease anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of his work and focuses on listening closely and meeting each person where they are to build trust and direction. He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Paul treats it as a collaboration. He will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful. That collaborative check-in helps make sure the chosen methods match the client's needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. Video is often used early to establish rapport, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins or between-session support. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into mornings, evenings, or weekends.