Paul Haggan, LPC
Practical, strength-based counseling for life transitions
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About Paul
He approaches sessions with the idea that the client knows their story best. He looks for strengths people already have and builds on those to address current problems. Conversations in the room are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to what feels useful day to day.
Paul works with a wide range of concerns that often come together, including issues tied to abandonment, codependency, commitment fears, and challenges around fatherhood. He also helps people dealing with separation or divorce, substance use struggles, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. These topics are woven into the work depending on what a person brings.
His methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions typically involve identifying unhelpful thoughts or patterns and testing small, concrete changes that can improve mood and relationships. Progress is reviewed and adjusted with each meeting.
Paul speaks English and practices in Texas. He encourages anyone curious about therapy to take the matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if his style fits their needs.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How Paul Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Paul practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. In plain terms, CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to change how they cope with stress, anxiety, and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on practical steps and future goals. It emphasizes what is already working and builds short-term actions to move toward clearer, manageable goals.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paul listens to each person's goals and preferences and then chooses methods or mixes techniques that fit. He works with clients to set clear objectives and adjusts as needs change so the work stays relevant and useful.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering options that do not require being on camera. These practical benefits can help keep momentum between sessions and support steady progress toward personal goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related topics like abandonment, codependency, commitment issues, and men's issues.
What is his style or therapeutic approach?
He uses practical, goal-focused sessions that build on a person's strengths. His work emphasizes clear steps and real-life changes rather than long theoretical talks.
How much experience does he have?
He has 33 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns. That background informs a steady, practiced approach to common life transitions.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary 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 schedule according to therapist availability. That process helps pair needs with the right next step.