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Paul Weaver

Paul Weaver, LMFT

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate therapy for relationship and intimacy issues

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Experience

9+ years

Credentials

LMFT

Languages

English

Based in

Florida

  • Relationship focus
  • Attachment perspective
  • Client-centered care

About Paul

Paul Weaver is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida. He helps people who are struggling with relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, mood concerns like anxiety and depression, and challenges such as addiction, grief, or parenting stress. He also works with clients dealing with body image, commitment or attachment concerns, and issues related to kink and alternative sex culture.

Paul brings nine years of clinical experience and several years in private practice to his work with individuals and couples. He focuses on building emotional connection and practical stability when life feels overwhelming or unclear. Sessions center on clear, straightforward conversation about what’s not working and what the client wants to change.

His approach is client-centered and informed by emotionally focused techniques and attachment ideas. That means he listens for patterns in relationships and helps people notice feelings and needs beneath the surface. He pairs this with practical tools so clients can try new behaviors between sessions.

Paul’s background includes helping people through transitions, PTSD, intimacy and sexuality concerns, blended family issues, first responder stresses, and more. He aims to create a space where difficult topics can be named and worked through without judgement. He encourages small, achievable steps toward better communication and clearer boundaries.

People looking for help with relationship breakdown, family conflict, or struggles around intimacy and attachment often start by describing what feels most urgent. Paul then helps set practical goals and a plan that fits daily life. To begin, prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

How attachment and emotionally focused work translate online

Paul uses attachment-informed and emotionally focused approaches along with client-centered practice to guide sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people notice and shift those patterns in close relationships. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and working with core emotions in couples or individuals to improve bonding and reduce reactive cycles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening without judgment and building a collaborative, respectful relationship where the client’s goals shape the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Paul will talk with each person or couple about goals, daily life constraints, and what methods feel most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on emotional experience, practical behavior changes, or a mix of both, and adjust as progress is made.

Session format details are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy schedules, makes it easier to check in between commitments, and lets them work from quieter surroundings or on shorter breaks. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach new communication skills, rehearse difficult conversations, and track progress without requiring long travel times.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

License details

LMFT · Florida
MT3669
LMFT · Oregon
T2823
LMFT · Washington
LF61631782
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1619338704

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Paul address?

He works with relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, parenting stress, and related concerns such as body image, commitment, and attachment problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Paul practices a client-centered approach informed by emotionally focused and attachment ideas, aiming to listen deeply and help people notice patterns in feelings and relationships.

How long has he been practicing?

He has nine years of professional experience and several years working in private practice supporting individuals and couples with relational and emotional challenges.

Where is Paul licensed to practice?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida and holds credentialing noted as OR LMFT and FL LMFT in his profile.

Which languages are used for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are accepted; confirm scheduling and any regional considerations when arranging sessions.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I start working with him?

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

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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