Paul Pangburn Jr., LCSW

Paul Pangburn Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with about 20 years of clinical experience. He moved into social work after a long career in the chemical industry and now focuses on everyday concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationships, trauma and coping with life changes.

He draws on his own experience with therapy to shape his work. He emphasizes connection in sessions and talks with people to help them clarify needs and next steps. He practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and uses elements from other approaches including Mindfulness Therapy.

Sessions are straightforward and practical. He helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. He also uses mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Paul pays attention to life context - work demands, family stress, and aging concerns come up often. He also assists with issues such as divorce, infidelity, guilt, isolation, and questions about life purpose. His approach is goal oriented and focused on usable strategies.

People who prefer plain language and a problem-solving tone may find his style fits. He blends technique with real-world experience to support people as they make changes and manage stressors.

Background and approach: He began clinical social work in 2005 after more than three decades in industry. That background informs a practical stance in sessions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and borrows mindfulness skills to reduce worry and improve attention. Over time he helps clients test new responses and measure what actually works in their daily lives.

CBT and Mindfulness in online sessions