
Paul Pasternak
Practical guidance for lasting change
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Practical guidance for lasting change
Start with Paul PasternakLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
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.