Dr. Paul Abney, LPC
Helping people rewrite life stories for change
Details
| Name | Dr. Paul Abney |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 30 |
About Paul
Dr. Paul Abney is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 30 years of experience. He helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, motivation problems, and big life changes.
He aims to make it easier to take the first steps toward feeling better. He uses a conversational, person-focused style where the client leads the story. That approach makes room for each person's history and values to guide change.
Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on practical steps they can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Dr. Abney draws on narrative ideas to help people reframe harmful stories they tell about themselves. He also uses client-centered methods to listen deeply and respond to what each person needs in the moment.
Cognitive behavioral ideas are used when looking at thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes. Over three decades he has worked with a broad range of concerns including attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and questions of life purpose.
He also supports people dealing with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, men’s issues, midlife transitions, and building self-love. Conversations tend to be straightforward and respectful. He encourages clear goals and offers coaching-style feedback when it fits.
People who prefer a calm, steady guide to help sort their next steps often find his style helpful.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Addictions, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Paul works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Paul among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Paul directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Paul directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and client-centered care works online
Dr. Abney uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves, which can reduce shame and open new possibilities. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to place the client's experience at the center of sessions, listening and responding in a way that follows each person's pace and priorities.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. He will discuss different options with the client, try approaches that fit their goals, and adjust as progress or needs change. The aim is to find methods that feel useful and that the person can use between sessions.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face conversation and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth is needed or when hands-free discussion is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging allow frequent brief check-ins and written reflections that some people find easier to keep up with around work or caregiving schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, relationship struggles, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is conversational and client-centered, focusing on the person's story and practical steps they can try between sessions.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He brings 30 years of professional experience as a licensed counselor in clinical settings and practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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