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Paul Dempsey, LCSW

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Paul

Paul Dempsey is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 24 years of professional experience. He draws on a range of therapeutic methods to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career-related challenges.

Background and approach

His background includes work with issues such as anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and complex dynamics like blended family problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, substance use, and co-morbid conditions. Paul creates a nonjudgmental space where clients are invited to explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

He blends Internal Family Systems with client-centered and cognitive-behavioral tools, tailoring sessions to individual needs while emphasizing practical skills for coping with life changes and improving communication. Motivational interviewing and DBT-informed strategies are available when addressing motivation, emotional regulation, or substance-related concerns.

People seeking support can expect an accessible, supportive approach that emphasizes collaboration and empowerment. Paul accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) supports exploration of the various parts that make up a person’s inner life, helping people understand internal conflicts and develop compassion for themselves; it can be useful for issues like dissociation, attachment wounds, and complex emotional patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to lead the pace of change and build self-directed insight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work; the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and circumstances. That collaborative process usually begins by discussing immediate concerns, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan over time to match evolving needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work from a distance, or maintain regular contact during major life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide ongoing care that balances structure and convenience for each client.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Paul works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, and many family or personality-related matters.
What is the therapist's general therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, fostering an open, nonjudgmental space while incorporating practical skills from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing as appropriate.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with individuals on a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Paul holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Florida under FL LCSW SW12702.
In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are provided in English, and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered for remote work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is pricing structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English