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LMHC

Paul Sohr, LMHC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Paul

Paul Sohr is a Florida-licensed LMHC who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

He also addresses attachment difficulties, avoidant personality patterns, BDSM and kink-related matters, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication and control issues, substance-related problems, family of origin wounds, guilt and shame, HIV/AIDS related concerns, impulsivity, and infidelity. With 15 years of clinical experience, he brings practical skills to help clients navigate both acute problems and longer-term patterns.

Paul centers his work on the belief that people are experts on their own stories and that change builds from discovering and using inner strengths. He integrates Internal Family Systems, client-centered principles, CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, and elements of the Gottman Method and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs.

This collaborative stance emphasizes respect, curiosity, and growth rather than judgment. He offers support to help clients set goals, learn coping strategies, and make meaningful progress toward a more satisfying life.

Approaches for Online Growth and Practical Support

Paul uses Internal Family Systems to help people notice and relate to different internal parts with curiosity and care, which can be useful for working through trauma responses, self-criticism, and complex emotional patterns. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering empathic, nonjudgmental listening that helps clients explore their priorities and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool Paul uses to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to teach concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and impulsivity.

Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. Paul works with each person to clarify goals, test methods, and adapt the therapeutic plan based on what feels most helpful, allowing the approach to evolve as progress is made.

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, to maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and to choose a format that best supports comfort and engagement during the work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paul commonly address?
Paul works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy and sexual culture concerns, parenting and anger management.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, strengths-based stance that emphasizes client expertise and curiosity while blending supportive, solution-oriented techniques with mindfulness and reflective exploration.
What is his clinical background and experience?
Paul has 15 years of professional experience working with diverse presenting problems and complex co-morbidities to help clients build coping skills and pursue meaningful change.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds the Florida LMHC credential listed as FL LMHC Mh12874 and practices from Florida.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who are outside Florida or the U.S.
Which session formats are available for online therapy?
Sessions may be scheduled via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English