Paul attentively listened to me and gave straightforward, productive advice for sorting out my anxiety.
Paul Clark, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Paul is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- 4.8 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Paul. View 43 reviews
- Great news, Paul is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Virginia, District of Columbia, and 2 more
Recent reviews
Mr. Clark is an excellent therapist. He listens with an open mind and is respectful in telling you what you need to hear.
More about Paul
- 10 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW, LICSW
Hello and thank you for reaching out,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia who received my Bachelors and Master’s degree in Social Work from Norfolk State University (NSU) School of Social Work. I am a retired Chief Petty Officer with 20 years of active duty service, grew up in the Washington D. C. area who recognizes and embraces difference and ethnic diversity. I am well known for being an extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring mental health professional who has worked with clients including active duty military and Veterans with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My clinical experience includes the use of Solution Focus, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and other evidence-based theoretical models and perspective.
My counseling style is warm, interactive but, straight forward. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
My goal is to provide World Class Service, collaborate, and empower you, the client, and build upon what is working for the client by using various therapeutic models and perspectives tailored to meet the clients individual and specific needs.
I am here to support and assist you as you work towards reaching your desired goals.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- BCBS Federal Employee Program
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- GEHA
- Johns Hopkins - Advantage MD
- Johns Hopkins - Employer Health Programs (EHP)
- Johns Hopkins - Uniformed Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Paul Clark's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124594742.
- LCSW · Virginia · 0904010740 · Renews June 2026
- LICSW · District of Columbia · LC200001647 · Renews April 2028
- LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC06071400 · Renews August 2026
- LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-21787 · Renews July 2027
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Paul Clark
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Paul attentively listened to me and gave straightforward, productive advice for sorting out my anxiety.
Mr. Clark is an excellent therapist. He listens with an open mind and is respectful in telling you what you need to hear.
Paul listened and he shows that he cares!! He gives you ways to look at what you are going through and gives you tasks! He is awesome
Paul is very understanding, easy to talk to, and extremely down to earth. I would recommend him to anyone.
I’m still new to the service, but so far, Paul has been great. I look forward to continuing our sessions.
Mr. Clark has helped me so much as I try to heal from a traumatic experience. He's been understanding, supportive and he listens. He's a good therapist.
I truly appreciate Paul's candor and ability in letting me sort out solutions for any challenge I present to him.
Incredibly knowledgeable and competent in his field of expertise, with a wealth of experience and references for his methodology. Paul is empathetic, a great listener and knows how to shift perspectives and redirect mentalities, backed by experts in his field, like HE IS - BUY HIS BOOK! I'm privileged to work with him.
I've had great rapport with Paul. I feel an understanding between us that reminds me of the benefit of talking out the good and tough parts of life with someone.
A solution focused therapist like Paul Clark is exactly what I needed! He is kind, patient, and asks the right questions to make me be accountable for my own success through this process. I've learned so much from him already and I feel comfortable sharing my personal struggles and truths with him daily and weekly.
A truly authentic man. I'm blessed.
Great therapist. Gives good homework assignments and tools to help you become independent. I would recommend
Thank you for your support and feedback.
I have conversations that are clarifying regarding my concerns and burdens. An impartial through analysis that Paul shares give great examples and explanations of life's journey and process.
Excellent therapist
Paul is amazing.! Really helped me a lot.!
He gets us. We've met with several other therapists and he seems to be the best fit for us.
I appreciate Paul's ability to be flexible with his and my schedule in order to provide me with assistance.
Excellent
I look forward to discussion with Paul.
Mr.Clark is a very good therapist, he listens very carefully to your concerns about your life and advises how to actively address the situation. Definitely talking with Mr. Clark re-enforced my self esteem and confidence to know I must never lost hope and keep loving myself.
Mr. Clark, as I like to call him, will always listen but will still say the things I need to hear. He helps me see things from different points of view. It is always nice to know I can message him about anything.
Paul is a helpful, reasonable, lovely, fun and to-the-point therapist
Paul Clark has helped me take a step back and evaluate what I can control and be more open with my family.
Great therapist! Really listens and give sound, straightforward advice. Definitely worth it for me!
So far so good. I appreciate homework and accountability to keep me on track.
He’s great!
He is amazing
Paul has been extremely helpful to me. I appreciate his non bias ear and thoughts
I'm looking forward to talking to Paul Again
Paul’s ability to really listen and focus on our conversations make me feel relaxed and more open to discuss things. He is very helpful in giving worksheets that pertain to me and gives guidance on how these can help.
Mr. Clark is genuine. He is relatable and does an excellent job at breaking things down.
Paul Clark really captures and understands his patients I am tremendously blessed to have him.
Great listener. Gave detailed pointers. Also shared documents for healthier and better living which was very useful
Paul has an open, honest, and non-judgmental style of communicating that made me feel comfortable to share my vulnerabilities early on. I felt like he was “on my side” but also able to call me on what might be a false assumption. I definitely benefited from speaking with Paul.
Mr. Clark is an awesome therapist and I like the fact that he assigns homework and follows up on feedback.
I appreciate Paul's patience and insight as well as his availability.
Paul was very helpful. He listened well and provided great advice. I do not normally share my personal challenges but he created a positive and comfortable space that encouraged me to share.
Amazing therapist! Literally pin pointed what I needed to work on to help the issues I had to deal with. He helped me find the right methods so I can start my healing journey. With everything I expressed, he read between the lines and helped me find my standing ground. Exceptional work and knows exactly what he is doing. Loved working with him and I highly recommend him.
Very understanding and gives good tips and advice on what to do and how to go about it
Paul is awesome and had a wonderful ability to relate. He also hears out my problems and asks great questions that provoke thought and help me get into the root of what is going on. I love working with Paul and look forward to our sessions.
This is my first time in therapy and he makes it very easy and comfortable
Paul has been excellent qt listening and understanding
Frequently asked questions
Does Paul Clark offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Paul Clark works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Paul Clark speak?
Paul Clark speaks English.
How many years of experience does Paul Clark have?
Paul Clark has 10 years of experience.
Where is Paul Clark licensed to practice?
Paul Clark is licensed to practice in Virginia, District of Columbia, New Jersey, and Arizona.
Does Paul Clark accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Paul Clark accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Paul Clark accept insurance?
Yes, Paul Clark accepts Aetna, AmeriHealth, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, BCBS Federal Employee Program, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, GEHA, Johns Hopkins - Advantage MD, Johns Hopkins - Employer Health Programs (EHP), Johns Hopkins - Uniformed Family Health Plan (USFHP), Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Optum, Oscar Health, UMR, and UnitedHealthcare.
Does Paul Clark accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Paul Clark accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Paul Clark offer?
Paul Clark offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Paul Clark?
Paul Clark can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Paul Clark?
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