Paul D. Wess

Paul D. Wess is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio. He brings three decades of experience and advanced graduate study to work with people facing trauma and its common effects. He speaks English and Estonian and aims to help clients find steadier footing amid stress and painful memories.

He holds master's degrees in psychology and sociology and completed a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, which reflects extensive post-master's coursework. That background shapes how he understands development and long-term patterns that affect mood and relationships.

In sessions he attends to body, mind, emotion, and spirit rather than treating symptoms alone. He helps people notice how their history shows up now, then practices skills and perspectives to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and address compulsive behaviors. Work often moves between talking, practical exercises, and reflective exploration.

Paul lists Trauma-Focused Therapy among his approaches and pairs it with methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He uses these approaches to address concerns like depression, addiction, grief, anxiety, anger, and intimacy issues.

People who prefer a thoughtful, developmentally informed style may find his approach a good fit. He encourages collaboration and steady pace, helping clients set clear goals and try concrete steps toward more balance and self-understanding.

How these approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on safely addressing traumatic memories and the symptoms they cause. It helps people reduce reactivity and build coping skills so painful experiences feel less overwhelming. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting ruled by them and clarifying personal values to guide action; it can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathy and acceptance while the client leads the pace and topics of therapy.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs and goals. That might mean using trauma-focused strategies for past hurts, ACT for getting unstuck, or client-centered listening to rebuild trust in oneself.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone use audio-only contact when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter, focused session is preferable. Licensed professionals tailor the format and pace to what helps each person make steady progress.