Paul Booth is a licensed marriage and family therapist and counselor practicing in California.
01About Paul
Paul Booth is a licensed marriage and family therapist and counselor practicing in California. He brings 32 years of experience to sessions and focuses on everyday problems like anxiety, stress, addictions, sleep trouble, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He speaks English and works with clients internationally via online care.
Paul aims for a calm, straightforward style. He helps people put feelings into words and figure out practical steps they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
He makes space for honest talk and avoids judgment while helping clients notice what’s getting in the way of change. His work also addresses chronic pain, long-term illness, and living with disability. He supports people dealing with control issues, loneliness, forgiveness, questions about life purpose, men’s issues, and mood concerns.
Sessions often include looking at patterns that feed stress and building small routines that make daily life easier. Paul is licensed as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. He draws on many evidence-based techniques to match the approach to each person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone.
Starting therapy is framed as a process. Paul helps clients set clear, manageable goals and adapts his pace to each person. He encourages realistic steps so progress feels steady rather than overwhelming.
02Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 35900 · expires August 2026
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 6030 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1548445851 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Practical approaches and online care
Paul uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on real-life change. One common approach is behavioral work that helps people change unhelpful habits and build small routines to improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning. This involves clear actions to try between sessions and checking what helps most.Another approach is short-term problem solving and skills coaching to manage anxiety, cravings, and stress. Sessions often identify triggers, practice new coping responses, and set achievable goals so progress feels manageable. These methods are useful for addiction recovery, motivation, and handling life transitions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. He works collaboratively with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. The plan can shift over time as new issues arise or priorities change.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep face-to-face contact when that helps, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging work well for quick updates or support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain consistent care.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Paul focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like chronic pain, loneliness, mood concerns, and men’s issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He keeps sessions calm and straightforward, helping people name feelings and try practical steps between sessions without judgment.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 32 years of professional experience working with adults on addiction, stress, sleep, motivation, and related concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is licensed in California and holds the credentials LMFT and LPC as listed in his profile.
In what language are sessions offered and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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