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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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
Paul has helped me learn how to reframe my unhelpful thought patterns and conquer my anxiety. He quite literally helped me change my life over the past few months. I feel incredibly lucky and grateful and lucky to have found him.
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Paul for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Paul was one of the best counselors I have ever worked with. He was very attentive to my needs and helped me navigate the complex and confusing feelings I had. He helped me get to the root cause of my maladaptive feelings, helping me see that there were far more than just the feelings of anger and shame. He was also very sensitive and treated me with great deal of respect. He never once imposed his ways on to me and helped me make the choices on my own. He also held me accountable when needed and didn't let me slide into maladaptive behaviors and patterns. I highly recommend him to anyone that needs mental health counseling!
Written on Dec 23, 2020 after therapy with Paul for 5 months
Paul is knowledgeable and kind. He’s been a real help to me.
Written on Dec 09, 2020 after therapy with Paul for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders