Paul Sohr, LMHC

Paul Sohr is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and mood concerns. He supports people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma, grief, and issues around intimacy and identity. Paul emphasizes everyday thoughts and habits as a route to change and growth.

Paul works from the idea that each person knows their story best. He listens first and asks questions to clarify strengths and goals. Sessions focus on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and routines, and on building skills that fit into daily life.

His approach blends talk and practical tools. He uses client-centered methods to follow the person, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and behavior, and motivational strategies to support change. He also draws on mindfulness to help calm attention during stressful moments.

Paul has practiced in Florida for 15 years as a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC. Over that time he has helped people with substance use concerns, LGBT-related issues, parenting struggles, anger, and coping with life transitions. He frames work as a partnership and encourages small, steady progress.

People who prefer clear steps and a collaborative style often find his way of working helpful. He aims to create straightforward plans that fit daily routines and to help people build habits that support their goals.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and following their pace; it helps when someone needs a therapist who listens and builds goals with them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change them; it is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and changing everyday habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and support calmer responses during stress.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a skill-based CBT exercise one week and a mindfulness practice the next while checking in about what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice behavioral tools between meetings in their daily routine, making skill transfer more practical and immediate.