Paul D. Wess, LPCC

Paul D. Wess is an experienced Ohio-based therapist who brings three decades of clinical work to his focus on trauma and its common effects. He holds master’s degrees in psychology and sociology and completed a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.), which reflects substantial doctoral-level coursework. He is licensed in Ohio as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and he offers therapeutic support in both English and Estonian.

With a particular interest in healing trauma, his practice addresses symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties while also attending to issues like addiction, grief, anger, and intimacy concerns. His approach is informed by an understanding of developmental levels, which he uses to add depth and context to the therapeutic process. That developmental perspective helps frame how past experiences influence present patterns and relationships.

Therapeutic work with Paul emphasizes an integrated focus on body, mind, emotions, and spirit, guided by methods chosen to match each person’s needs. He draws on a range of clinical approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused and somatic therapies, psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives, Internal Family Systems, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, narrative, and existential techniques - to support greater clarity, balance, and fulfillment in life. Clients can expect a collaborative, client-centered process aimed at discovering a truer sense of self and practical ways to cope and grow.

He accepts new clients in Ohio and works with people addressing a wide variety of concerns, from mood and panic disorders to relationship and life-purpose issues. He brings a compassionate, experienced presence to the work and is available to support clients seeking meaningful change.