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Paul Scheppf

Paul Scheppf, LCSW

Therapist in Tennessee

Therapist focused on practical change

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  • Compassionate listener
  • Goal oriented
  • Mindfulness based

About Paul

Paul Scheppf is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. He offers a calm, respectful approach and focuses on building practical steps toward change. Paul emphasizes compassionate listening and treating each person with sensitivity and care.

Paul uses a tailored style that adapts to what each person needs. He starts by listening to what is most troubling and then works together to set small goals. Sessions typically focus on manageable steps people can try between meetings to ease symptoms and improve communication.

His work draws on client-centered methods that keep the person’s perspective central. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach for supporting change when people feel stuck or unsure how to move forward.

Paul has eight years of professional experience and holds the LCSW credential, indicating licensure as a clinical social worker in Tennessee. He has worked with issues such as trauma, addictions, grief, anger, and intimacy-related struggles, and includes jealousy and infidelity among his focus areas.

People who contact Paul can expect a practical, down-to-earth style. He aims to empower clients to make small changes that add up over time. If you want straightforward help with stress, coping, or relationship concerns, he offers a collaborative space to start that work.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and usually supports work on relationship concerns, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts and feelings calmly. This can reduce reactivity and help with anxiety, stress, and anger by building clearer awareness of internal responses.

Motivational Interviewing uses focused conversation to uncover a person’s own reasons for change. It’s useful when someone feels stuck with habits like substance use or has mixed feelings about repairing relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. Clients are invited to share what feels helpful and what does not so the plan can change over time.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking since they are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow audio-only options if camera use is difficult and make scheduling across time zones simpler for international clients.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paul commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. His listed focuses also include grief, addictions, trauma, jealousy, and career or life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a straightforward, respectful approach that centers the person’s experience. Sessions emphasize listening, practical steps, and collaborative goal setting.

What background and experience does he bring?

Paul has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and compassion fatigue.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Tennessee.

Which languages are available and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost set for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

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