Paul Sohr, LMHC

Paul Sohr is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, and relationship concerns. He supports people dealing with trauma, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem challenges. He also works with those navigating career changes, bipolar mood concerns, and the effects of major life transitions.

Paul centers conversations on the person in front of him. He treats clients as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are straightforward and practical, focused on steps people can try between meetings.

His work draws on several therapy styles. He uses client-centered approaches to follow each person’s pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. The Gottman Method informs his work on communication and relationship patterns.

Mindfulness techniques are used to help people manage stress and stay present when emotions feel overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are working through change, including addiction and health behavior goals.

Paul brings about 15 years of experience to his practice as an LMHC in Florida. He aims to make the first steps manageable and to help people find realistic ways to feel better. If someone wants to move toward a happier, more functional life, Paul focuses on clear, collaborative next steps.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following each person's lead to find what matters most. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist and client pace conversation and choose topics the client feels ready to address.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that cause distress and then practice different responses. In remote sessions, CBT often includes concrete homework and simple behavioral experiments to try between visits.

The Gottman Method targets relationship and communication patterns. When used online, it can guide partners or individuals through structured conversations and skills practice to change everyday interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work and family, removing travel time, and fitting shorter check-ins into a busy day. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know which formats are available.