Paul Buehler, LICSW, LCSW
LICSW offering compassionate support for life changes
- Stress and anxiety support
- LGBT and trauma care
- Flexible online sessions
About Paul Buehler
Paul Buehler is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York who brings five years of focused experience supporting children, teens, families, and adults as they face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and major life changes. He works with people across a wide range of concerns including trauma, LGBT issues, parenting and family dynamics, grief, intimacy-related matters, self-esteem, and career or life-purpose questions. He also addresses more specific challenges such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, attachment and codependency issues, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
He practices from a compassionate, non-judgmental stance and emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. He aims to meet clients where they are and to support them in developing practical skills and strategies that align with their goals. His training is reflected in credentials that include LICSW and LCSW - both designations that indicate advanced, licensed social work practice and clinical training.
Paul offers flexible modes of care to fit different needs, including video sessions, phone meetings, live chat, and text-based messaging, and often recommends beginning with a video meeting to establish rapport and set initial goals. He is typically available most mornings, evenings, and weekends, and frames the work as a collaborative process to help clients make the changes that matter most to them.
He practices from a compassionate, non-judgmental stance and emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. He aims to meet clients where they are and to support them in developing practical skills and strategies that align with their goals. His training is reflected in credentials that include LICSW and LCSW - both designations that indicate advanced, licensed social work practice and clinical training.
Paul offers flexible modes of care to fit different needs, including video sessions, phone meetings, live chat, and text-based messaging, and often recommends beginning with a video meeting to establish rapport and set initial goals. He is typically available most mornings, evenings, and weekends, and frames the work as a collaborative process to help clients make the changes that matter most to them.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Paul Buehler have?
Paul Buehler has 5 years of experience.
Is Paul Buehler a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. License details: WA LICSW LW 61650792, NY LCSW 076685.
In which languages does Paul Buehler provide therapy?
Paul provides therapy in English.
Where is Paul Buehler located?
Paul is located in New York.
How can I work with Paul Buehler as my therapist?
You can work with Paul through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Paul Buehler work with international clients?
Paul does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Paul Buehler cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy
Paul commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques in his online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, supportive relationship and helps clients explore their feelings and values so they can make changes that feel authentic. CBT helps identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy involves simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can be helpful for trauma responses, worry, and everyday overwhelm.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paul collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and life roles. Working with licensed professionals remotely can support continuity of care whether someone needs short-term coaching for a transition or ongoing support for longer-term concerns.