Paul Pangburn Jr.

Paul Pangburn Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who moved into therapy after a long career in the chemical industry. He has been practicing since 2005 and brings twenty years of clinical experience to his work. Paul draws on his own life experience to connect with people who are trying to make sense of change and hardship.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness-based ideas to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with practical steps to try between meetings. Paul likes to keep the work straightforward and concrete so people can see progress in daily life.

Paul often helps people coping with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, and other life transitions. He also pays attention to issues that arise around aging, divorce and separation, shame or guilt, and feelings of isolation.

People meet him for calm, direct guidance and a chance to sort through priorities. He encourages clients to name what matters and to practice small changes that add up. The aim is clearer decisions and better ways of coping with life’s demands.

Paul believes therapy is a team effort. He works to build a simple road map with each person so they leave sessions with tools they can actually use. He welcomes questions about how his approaches might fit a given situation.

How Paul uses CBT and mindfulness in online work

Paul commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on identifying patterns, testing new behaviors, and practicing skills that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness techniques are offered as brief exercises people can practice between sessions to manage stress and anger more easily.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful in day-to-day life.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time so sessions feel more doable. The focus remains on practical skills and clear steps to apply between meetings.