Paul Paladie

LICSW, LCSW

Minnesota

Practical, strength-based therapy for real change

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At a glance

Credentials

LICSW, LCSW

License

LICSW, Minnesota / 25684; LCSW, Wisconsin / 11296 - 123

NPI

1346704871

Experience

3 years

Languages

English

Location

Minnesota

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • CBT and DBT skills
   • Veteran and addiction focus

   About Paul

   Paul Paladie is a licensed social worker who focuses on a client-centered, strength-based approach. He uses clear, goal-oriented conversations to help people find ways forward. Paul is based in Minnesota and practices as an LICSW and LCSW.

   Paul spends sessions listening for what matters most to each person. He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. He also supports people coping with major life changes and mood or panic challenges.

   His methods include Motivational Interviewing, which helps people find their own reasons for change, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, mindfulness, and emotionally focused tools when they fit the issue.

   Paul has experience working with veterans and first responders, and with people facing substance use and impulse-control problems. He helps people reduce self-judgment and practice new ways of handling difficult emotions and behaviors.

   With three years of clinical experience, Paul aims to build on a person’s existing strengths and environment. He focuses on practical strategies and steady progress so people can move toward better day-to-day functioning.

   To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a session based on the therapist’s availability. International clients may be accepted, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons to change. Online conversations using this approach focus on reflective listening and goal-setting to build motivation for next steps.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts shape feelings and actions. In online sessions this can include talking through patterns, setting small experiments, and tracking behaviors between meetings.
   
   Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills teach concrete tools for managing emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are often practiced in short, actionable steps that can be discussed and adjusted in virtual sessions.
   
   Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose or combine methods that match the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. This is done by talking over what feels helpful and trying techniques that fit day-to-day life.
   
   The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules. Online meetings can also allow a shorter check-in or a session without video when bandwidth or energy is limited, helping therapy fit into a real week rather than adding extra stress.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

   Also works with

   GriefAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   3+ years

   Listed in

   Minnesota, Wisconsin

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Paul focus on?

   He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among related mood and impulse issues.

   How would you describe his therapy style?

   Paul practices in a client-centered way, using Motivational Interviewing and practical skills from CBT and DBT to help people set goals and try new behaviors.

   What is his professional background?

   He has three years of clinical experience and has worked with veterans, first responders, and people with substance use and trauma histories.

   What credentials and region are listed?

   Paul holds MN LICSW and WI LCSW credentials and is located in Minnesota.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

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

   What session formats are offered?

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

   How does payment and cost work?

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

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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