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.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
NY LMHC 003878-1
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Paul is fantastic. He was easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable and kind. He was able to help me in only a few short sessions. I highly recommended him.
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Paul is patient and really hears me. I feel empowered after every session.
Written on Sep 14, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
So far amazing listens well and gives good feedback
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great listener and very supportive. Keen incite into work related issues and good advice.
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks
This man has done so much for me and my mental health in the span of a couple months. I’m extremely grateful to have worked with him.
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Paul is the best.
Written on Dec 30, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties