Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
My Name is Paul D. Pasternak and I am a Licenced Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State. I have over twenty-five years of experience serving a wide variety of individuals in varied settings. This has given me deep reservoir of experience to draw upon when working with clients. My career has been spent assisting people cope with and overcome anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship problems, addiction, and adjusting to life changes. I find it very rewarding to facilitate client change in difficult times; be it a young person adjusting to adulthood, a couple navigating the ups and downs of a relationship, or an older person adjusting to the challenges that come with age.
I use a strength-based, client-centered approach to my work. The process of change is guided by the client, focusing on the change they want in their life. My preferred tools to achieve this are Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment. A unique and specific Care Plan is created with each client that targets those specific areas that may require change. Progress is noted and adjustments made along the way to help the client achieve their goals. All this will be done in an environment that is nurturing, empathetic, cognizant of past trauma, and focused on success.
It takes inner strength and dedication to start the journey of change. Most of all it requires hope. Hope, and some work, can grow into the change needed to make a life you desire.
I look forward to taking this journey of hope and change with you.
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Paul Pasternak is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York (NY LMHC 003878-1) with over 25 years of clinical experience. He has worked with a wide range of individuals across diverse settings, building a deep reservoir of practical experience to draw on in session.
Throughout his career he has supported people coping with anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, addiction, and adjustments to major life changes. He finds it rewarding to help clients through difficult transitions – whether a young person moving into adulthood, a couple navigating relationship ups and downs, or an older adult adapting to the changes that come with age.
Paul uses a strength-based, client-centered approach that follows the goals the client identifies. He commonly employs Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment to help clients create and work a tailored care plan that addresses specific areas for change. Progress is monitored and the plan is adjusted as needed to support goal attainment.
His work takes place in a nurturing, empathetic environment that recognizes the impact of past trauma and stays focused on practical steps toward success. Paul emphasizes hope and steady effort as the foundation for change and welcomes the opportunity to accompany clients on their journey toward a life they desire.
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online truly helps. For a range of common concerns – such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes – online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person care.
Online sessions offer notable flexibility, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their life best – video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to keep regular appointments and maintain momentum in therapy.
Therapists who offer online services are licensed professionals, and clients are free to switch therapists if they decide another fit would be more helpful. For many people, online therapy provides an accessible, practical way to pursue support for everyday mental health concerns.
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