Paul Dempsey, LCSW
Florida LCSW helping with life transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationship support
- 24 years experience
About Paul Dempsey
Paul Dempsey, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings 24 years of professional experience practicing in Florida. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate family conflicts, address anger and motivation concerns, and build self-esteem and confidence. His work also covers depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, career transitions, ADHD, and a range of challenges such as codependency, attachment difficulties, and substance-related concerns.
He offers a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes empathic listening and practical strategies. In sessions he helps clients explore thoughts and feelings, identify patterns that get in the way of their goals, and develop skills for healthier responses to conflict and change. Paul integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy along with motivational and trauma-focused methods when appropriate to the situation.
Paul aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can take steps toward a more fulfilling life. He supports and empowers clients through decision points, transitions, and moments of loss, helping them build resilience and clearer direction as they work toward lasting change.
He offers a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes empathic listening and practical strategies. In sessions he helps clients explore thoughts and feelings, identify patterns that get in the way of their goals, and develop skills for healthier responses to conflict and change. Paul integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy along with motivational and trauma-focused methods when appropriate to the situation.
Paul aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can take steps toward a more fulfilling life. He supports and empowers clients through decision points, transitions, and moments of loss, helping them build resilience and clearer direction as they work toward lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Paul Dempsey have?
Paul Dempsey has 24 years of experience.
Is Paul Dempsey a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW. License details: FL LCSW SW12702.
In which languages does Paul Dempsey provide therapy?
Paul Dempsey provides therapy in English.
Where is Paul Dempsey located?
Paul Dempsey is located in Florida.
How can I work with Paul Dempsey as my therapist?
You can work with Paul Dempsey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Paul Dempsey work with international clients?
Yes, Paul Dempsey works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Paul Dempsey 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 with therapy 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 Paul Uses and How Online Therapy Works
Paul combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients clarify values, build skills, and change unhelpful thinking. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting a person's own goals, making it useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress management. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or relationship patterns create repeated problems.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paul works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so therapy remains aligned with what the client wants to achieve.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and consistent access from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain momentum during life changes, coordinate sessions around work or family demands, and continue care when travel or relocation occurs. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions to these formats to support ongoing progress.