Paul Clark, LICSW, LCSW

Virginia · 10 years in practice

Paul Clark is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904010740 · expires June 2027
LICSW, District of Columbia: LC200001647 · expires April 2028
LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC06071400 · expires August 2026
LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-21787 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1124594742 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Paul

Paul Clark is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. He brings a straightforward, warm style and a focus on collaboration. Paul is based in Virginia and has ten years of clinical experience.

He draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions are conversational and practical, with an emphasis on clear goals and small steps clients can use between meetings.

Background and approach

Paul aims to build on strengths and reduce unhelpful patterns over time. Paul completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work at Norfolk State University. He also spent 20 years on active duty as a Chief Petty Officer, and that background informs how he understands structure, responsibility, and transitions.

In the room he avoids labeling and focuses on respectful, direct dialogue. He uses elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally focused work, and client-centered listening to address concerns like relationship strain, communication problems, addiction, and self-esteem. He works with people coping with career shifts, anger, guilt and shame, or veteran and armed forces issues.

Practical skills, coaching-style support, and attention to personal values are often part of his approach. Paul aims to help clients move toward clearer choices and more manageable days.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Paul names

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Online support

How Paul’s Approaches Work Online

Paul integrates Existential Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Client-Centered Therapy in ways that suit the person seeking help. Existential Therapy focuses on personal meaning, choice, and dealing with life’s big questions, which can help when major changes or loss leave someone feeling unmoored. ACT teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and commit to actions that reflect personal values, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with urges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, giving people space to be heard and to decide their next steps. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Paul works with each person to identify goals and tries methods that fit their needs and preferences, adjusting over time based on what helps most. Online sessions offer flexibility and practical advantages. Video calls let people use visual cues similar to in-person work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t wanted, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit quick check-ins or ongoing coaching-style support between meetings. These options make it simpler to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping therapy consistent and focused.

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Questions people ask

What types of problems does Paul help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and coping with life changes, along with concerns such as addictions, anger, and career stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is warm, interactive, and straightforward, emphasizing respectful dialogue and practical steps tailored to each person.

What is his professional background?

Paul has ten years of clinical experience and spent 20 years on active duty as a Chief Petty Officer, which shapes his approach to transitions and structure.

Which credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He holds a DC LICSW and an AZ LCSW and practices from Virginia.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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