Therapist profile
Dr. Paul Deutsch, LPC
Wisconsin
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Wisconsin / 3559-125
- NPI1942369988
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWisconsin
About
- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Paul
Dr. Paul Deutsch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 23 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, relationship and family struggles, parenting issues, grief, eating concerns, LGBT stressors, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
He draws on a blend of humanistic and cognitive approaches in day-to-day practice. Sessions often focus on clear, practical skills - for example, learning new ways to respond to anger, building coping tools for anxiety, or adjusting thinking patterns that fuel low mood. He also integrates meaning-focused conversations to help people reflect on values and choices.
Paul trained in counselor education and supervision and holds a Doctorate of Education. He has spent much of his career in community-based rural settings, working both on clinical teams and in solo practice. That background shapes a pragmatic approach to common life stresses and complex clinical issues alike.
Outside clinical work he teaches strength and conditioning, practices nutrition coaching, and offers business coaching to help people manage work transitions. He uses straightforward language in sessions and aims to help people find workable changes rather than quick fixes.
If you want to address anger that shows up at home, resentment that builds over time, or snapping at coworkers, he offers ways to notice patterns and practice different responses. To start, follow the site steps to view online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when strong emotions show up. It’s useful for anger that comes from feeling stuck or from pushing values aside. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills for changing unhelpful patterns, which can reduce reactivity and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful when anger causes conflict.Choosing a method is collaborative. He will discuss preferences, goals, and what feels most useful. Together they try approaches, see what helps, and adjust the plan as needed rather than committing to one method up front.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm the available online options before scheduling. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit work on emotional skills into everyday life - for example, a shorter check-in during a work break, less commuting, or the ability to practice a new response in a real-life setting soon after a session. Licensed professionals can use the same ACT, CBT, or DBT tools in online sessions as they do in person, and many people find the formats practical for learning and practicing skills.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and bipolar, relationship and family difficulties, parenting, grief, eating concerns, LGBT stressors, self-esteem, career issues, and anger among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends humanistic and cognitive approaches with practical skills work. Sessions focus on learning new responses, adjusting thoughts that cause distress, and clarifying personal values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of clinical experience, including work in community-based rural settings and several years in solo practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin and holds a Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.