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Paul Weaver

Paul Weaver, LMFT

Therapist in Florida

Relational focus with practical, listening-first care

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  • Attachment focused
  • Client-centered
  • Practical skill building

About Paul

Paul Weaver is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing relationship pain, jealousy, and intimacy concerns. He works with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and problems around trust and connection. His tone is straightforward and practical, aiming to quiet worry so people can make clearer choices about their relationships.

Paul draws on client-centered listening to understand each person's experience before suggesting a path forward. He often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help partners find safety and rebuild closeness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors will ease daily functioning.

In session, Paul looks for small changes that create more stability. He helps people name patterns that cause hurt and try new ways of relating. He also supports work on attachment wounds, abandonment fears, and issues tied to family of origin or blended-family stress.

Paul has nine years of clinical experience, including independent practice work focused on relationship repair, intimacy, and grief. He also assists clients with stress, addiction concerns, body image and sexual culture topics such as BDSM and kink when those affect relationships.

People who prefer a collaborative, listening-first approach may find his style useful. He emphasizes being heard, finding safer ways to connect, and building concrete skills for everyday life. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details when they reach out.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Paul often uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early bonding and current patterns affect trust and closeness. This approach helps when jealousy, abandonment fears, or repeat relationship cycles cause distress.

He also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions begin with careful listening to your experience. That listening guides what comes next and helps build a working relationship where you feel understood.

The therapist treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will work with each person to figure out which way of working fits their goals and comfort level. That might mean trying emotionally focused work for a few sessions, then adding cognitive strategies to address thoughts and behaviors.

Confirm current online session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the profile. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between appointments, and make it easier to balance work and family obligations. A therapist can discuss pacing, session length, and practical arrangements so therapy fits your everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Florida, Oregon, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paul commonly address?

He works with relationship struggles, jealousy and intimacy problems, family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and fatherhood questions, and related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening first. He uses emotionally focused work and cognitive strategies to help people feel heard and try new ways of relating.

What is his clinical background?

He has nine years of experience in clinical settings and several years in independent practice working with relational distress, trauma, and addiction-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in Florida and Oregon and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

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?

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