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Dr. Paul Deutsch, LPC

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.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Paul. View 59 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Wisconsin

Recent reviews

Worked with Dr. Deutsch multiple times now. He helped me through some deeper issues and I work with him now mostly for spot checks when I hit speedbumps. I really enjoy his direct and lighthearted style. It keeps me looking directly at the problem but with compassion for myself.

Reviewed September 2024

Very helpful! Listens well, understands the issues. Expertise in eating disorders and anxiety in general. Would recommend 100%

Reviewed August 2024

More about Paul

  • 21 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

Welcome! Thank you for taking a minute to explore a bit about who I am. My name is Paul Deutsch and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for the past 15 years. I recently received my Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision from Viterbo University. I have been working in a community based rural setting for my career. I have been a member of clinical teams and have been working in a solo practice for the past 4 years. I have a broad base of clinical skills with an emphasis on complex challenges like personality disorders (and related concerns like self-harm), depression, anxiety and panic, LGBTQ stressors, family dynamics and the various forms of marital conflict.

My theory of practice is based in a Humanistic approach. I could be seen as a Post-modern (Solution-Focused, Narrative) but also have strong ties to interventions related to Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Radical Acceptance. I am deeply connected to the metaphysical qualities and energy work associated with our mental process, both as it relates to our relationship with our intuition and our interactions with our external worlds. These skills connected with my understanding of neuroscience and brain functionality have supported my effective use of language to develop deep and supportive rapports with my clients.

I spend my time off from counseling as a Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning coach and have extensive training in nutrition and physical wellbeing. I also love to ski and ride fat tire bike. An additional skill set is within Business Coaching and have helped many clients improve their work lives, keep jobs or change to better ones while supporting an improved sense of self. I look forward to having the opportunity to find ways that I can support your journey. The road is hard and living a life brings suffering but these days we don't have to do that alone.

Be well, Paul

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue

Licenses

Dr. Paul Deutsch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942369988.

  • LPC · Wisconsin · 3559-125 · Expires February 2025

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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. Paul Deutsch

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

59 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Recommend Great Helpful Listens Anxiety Comfortable Grateful Professional Understands

Worked with Dr. Deutsch multiple times now. He helped me through some deeper issues and I work with him now mostly for spot checks when I hit speedbumps. I really enjoy his direct and lighthearted style. It keeps me looking directly at the problem but with compassion for myself.

Reviewed September 2024

Very helpful! Listens well, understands the issues. Expertise in eating disorders and anxiety in general. Would recommend 100%

Reviewed August 2024

Dr. Deutsch is caring, compassionate and very down to earth. I like his calm demeanor and grounded approach to guiding me in tackling the problems that life hands us. I look forward to my sessions with him and I am not a "therapy" guy, well I should say that I was not a "therapy" guy but I am now and see the value in having a knowledgeable therapist to talk to on a regular basis.

Reviewed July 2024

Dr. Deutsch is very knowledgable and it was clear from the start that he has lots of experience in this field. The approach we used was strength focused which was incredibly helpful. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a "spotter" - to notice your thought processes, and walk you through them with honesty and respect.

Reviewed April 2024

I completely trust Dr. Deutsch. His expertise is apparent in how he gently challenges my beliefs and offers education to support my questions or concerns as they come up.

Reviewed February 2024

This Gentleman was able to give me the tools needed to handle the experiences I was going through. He also took the time to help me realize where I was shorting myself and some ways to rethink my feelings. Overall I had a positive experience with him and wanted to say Thank You.

Reviewed January 2024

I have been seeing Dr. Deutsch for about four months now and I love his style and his advice. He has so much experience. There are times when I feel that I don’t have much to talk about because my life is running smoothly, but I choose to keep the sessions going because I always get something out of it. I’m really glad that I chose to do BetterHelp and I really cannot recommend BetterHelp as well as my therapist in particular.

Reviewed January 2024

He is encouraging of my progress, and is good at reminding me that I have resources within me that can help me.

Reviewed December 2020

My sessions with Dr. Paul have been incredibly helpful as I navigate a difficult and stressful time in my life. He offers great perspective and advice, and I feel blessed to have him in my corner.

Reviewed December 2023

Dr paul is the best!! He actually listens and give advice as other therapists that I’ve seen in person just listen and really don’t give much advice. He is definitely helpful and has a great engaging personality. Thx dr paul.

Reviewed November 2023

Paul helped me through a tough time in my life. His approach to therapy for me was tackling my problems head on and validating my experience when I felt I couldn’t. His no-nonsense, compassionate demeanor created a very safe space to discuss hard topics. I would highly recommend him.

Reviewed June 2023

Dr. Deutsch has been an absolute fantastic fit. Kind, compassionate, but challenging me to where and when I need to be challenged. I am super grateful for his expertise, and I am rewriting this as I am returning to re-engage with him a bit more after gaining resolution with some past issues.

Reviewed June 2023

Dr Deutsch is great

Reviewed March 2023

Honestly, Dr Deutsch has helped me in so many ways. I’m very grateful to have found such a decent therapist and working with him has really assisted in moving my path in a much better direction.

Reviewed February 2023

Paul supported me through one of my hardest times. Struggling with either eating disorder, mood issues or other impulsive behaviours, he always been by my side, providing guidance and adding lightness and a bit of fun to our sessions. Life is already too serious, so talking with someone who truly gets me, listens to me, and doesn’t judge me neither does try to make me do things I don’t want to do is a relief.

Reviewed January 2023

Paul is very good. I've been seeing him for quite a while now. He's helped me to develop strategies to deal with persistent anxiety and depression. I've had more success with his talk therapy than with any of the meds I've taken over the years. It has been slow and hard work, but I am in an objectively better state than I was before therapy.

Reviewed January 2023

I avoided therapy for many years. Dr. Deutsch has turned my life around and helped me to become my best version of me. He helps me set realistic goals and has helped me turn my dreams into reality. I highly recommend him as a therapist.

Reviewed December 2022

Dr. Deutsh is a consummate professional. I have never experienced therapy this way before. My standards are exceedingly high and Paul exceeds them.

Reviewed November 2022

I feel Dr. Deutsch is an absolute expert in his field and it fills me with joy knowing there are professionals knowing how to operate in this sensitive field of online therapy. Usually it takes me a while to be able to open up but I actually got the core point to work on in our first session. Thank you very much for your insights. I can’t recommend online therapy compared to in person therapy but this therapist is an absolute gem.

Reviewed November 2022

Thorough, adept at knowing when to challenge my way of thinking in a delicate and compassionate way. Knowledgeable about all of the topics and struggles that I have brought to his attention. He has been helpful beyond measure and I highly recommend him.

Reviewed November 2022

Finding an unbiased opinion very useful and the insight is most appreciated!

Reviewed September 2022

Dr. Deutsch has been very helpful during a stressful time in family court, with an ex that does not follow agreements reliably. I have appreciated his ability to listen and offer suggestions during this process. I feel equipped to move forward with future uncertainties, having had his guidance. I would definitely recommend him.

Reviewed August 2022

Probably one of the best therapist I've had.

Reviewed August 2022

He’s amazing!!!! We connect so well and he makes me feel so comfortable and confident in myself. I feel comfortable bringing up issues with him that I’ve never felt comfortable bringing up before with anyone. I wouldn’t give him up for the world

Reviewed August 2022

Great therapist

Reviewed May 2022

I have only seen him twice but I already feel extremely pleased I feel like he is a good match He listens and he offers strategies for coping Looking forward to our sessions

Reviewed April 2022

I'm so happy with Dr. Deutsch that I want to take more time to write a longer review. But his approach in terms of connecting with me and connecting the dots for me have been such a great experience. His knowledge and understanding of what I'm going through and his ability to bring my goals into focus even when my communication feels blurry has been so helpful to me.

Reviewed April 2022

Dr. Deutsch gave me insight, understanding and the tools to take on what I was struggling with and helped me ground myself enoigh to take on what was going on. He was really helpfull to have when dealing with a big life change

Reviewed March 2022

I've really enjoyed my time with Dr. Deutsch. He was easy to talk to, quick to respond and offered a number of helpful tools and tips for me. If I need therapy again in the future, he would be my first choice to come back to.

Reviewed February 2022

He is an exce4llent knowledge based counselor. 5 stars.

Reviewed February 2022

Paul is the best therapist I could ask for. He challenges you in your beliefs and gives you a clear structure to work your way through your problems. He makes me feel good that he really understands what the challenge is about and not just working through his toolbox.

Reviewed December 2021

Paul is without a doubt the best therapist I have ever had the pleasure of talking to. There is absolutely no question he is the absolute best-he understands everything that’s going on and he listens and truly does care on how you feel and that means the world for people like me who are struggling with thoughts and life.

Reviewed December 2021

Very helpful, I can see the difference in myself, less anxious, more confident, happier and better equipped to deal with adversity

Reviewed August 2021

Paul is great, he listens, understands, and he’s always there providing support.

Reviewed March 2021

I think Paul and I connect well, it's easy to talk to him and I enjoy our counseling sessions.

Reviewed January 2021

Paul Deutsch is a wonderful therapist, he knows how to make you feel at ease with a little humour or a gentle smile. But he understood the root of my problems straight away... I have recommended this application to my family and friends. I love that I can be in the comfort of my own home and not waiting in a clinical lounge before my appointment.

Reviewed January 2021

Paul is really great. He's easy to talk to and offers both insight and concrete suggestions. He has helped me manage my anxiety and depression through some dark times during Covid lockdown.

Reviewed November 2020

I decided to sign up with BetterHelp when I had reached a point where, deep down, I knew I couldn't tackle my challenges on my own anymore. I've worked with Paul for the past six months and he's provided just what I needed to make progress in my personal life, in the professional world, with politics and my immediate family, and even in my marriage. For example, he suggested a helpful daily tool in our first session that I still use to this day. He's incredibly thought-provoking, which has helped me to approach my challenges in a way I never could've all by myself. But he also gives me plenty of space to explore on my own and put my personal spin on things in order to build up my confidence. Paul also tells it like it is, which is a style of counseling I appreciate because I don't want to wallow around in the darkness. I want to make real progress. I'm so grateful we were paired up. It's been a year, as we all know, and I'm proud of myself for taking the initiative to go that extra step to support my mental health. Six months ago, I felt very alone, and pretty dark about my future. With Paul's help, I'm hopeful and confident that I'll be able to tackle what the next six months throws at me!

Reviewed November 2020

Thanks Paul

Reviewed August 2020

He is great

Reviewed August 2020

I’ve only had one session so far with Paul but I am so pleased! He is exactly the right therapist for me and I am looking forward to my upcoming sessions.

Reviewed August 2020

Paul is an excellent councillor. He listens intently, understands the situations and gives me good perspective on things. I value his opinion and council and it has helped me through difficult situations.

Reviewed August 2020

Paul is not only stereotypically good listener, but also intuitive enough to understand without having to over explaining or even explain at all sometimes. He shares his knowledge and interacts on a human level with no patronisation or judgement. He is not at all a passive therapist, or in any means rigid in his approach- he references and uses energy, psychology modules and directs language all in a holistic and comprehensible psychoanalysis and psychotherapy in an attempt to healing and positive change. For ever grateful to have stumbled on his profile

Reviewed August 2020

Excellent counsellor

Reviewed July 2020

I have been working with Paul for a couple of months now and I don’t think I can speak highly enough of him and my experience so far. We regularly call and we message when something comes up for me that I’d like to discuss. I knew very quickly that I was talking to a professional and that I could trust his advice and insight. He remembers details very well and has helped me through a variety of scenarios. He offers me new perspectives while also reassuring me that he’s there for me and on my side through the things that we chat about. As serious as some of the topics are, Paul creates a non-judgmental, light-hearted and often humorous atmosphere which helps me feel comfortable discussing things that are difficult. I feel so lucky to have been paired with someone like him.

Reviewed June 2020

Paul is helpful. The dialogue he provides helps clear up a stressed mind and points towards a path of feeling at peace.

Reviewed June 2020

Paul has been working with me on my challenges over the last few months, dealing with depression, anxiety as well as a partner with bipolar disorder, his no-nonsense, honest approach works for my personality type. I feel that I’ve made good progress with learning to set realistic boundaries for myself as well as communicate my standards in my work and personal life. If you’re looking for a someone who tells it as it is and doesn’t sugar coat reality - he’s your guy. His ultimate interest is ensuring you’re looking after yourself and your mental state first and it really does come through in his style of coaching.

Reviewed June 2020

Knowing how to patiently tie things together to find the sense of our paths is a talent that few people have and Paul is one of them. With his guidance, crossing even the most insidious lands becomes easy. Highly recommended.

Reviewed May 2020

In the little time that I was able to use this app, he helped me a great deal. I recommend Paul to anyone who seeks support.

Reviewed May 2020

Very professional and experienced. He really have a in-deep understanding of my problems and needs. When I got so lost, he would patiently try various ways to sort my problems one by another, lead me to the light step by step. He helped me to go through the hardest time. I wouldn’t be able to make it without him. Highly recommend!

Reviewed May 2020

He's always here when I need him.

Reviewed May 2020

Paul has helped me a great deal and I’m very grateful to him.

Reviewed April 2020

Paul is great!

Reviewed March 2020

Paul clearly has a gift for supporting others. He manages to build a sense of trust immediately, listens and it's clear that he tailors his advice to individuals, as well as using things that have worked in the past as tools to help with anxiety. He really helped me to understand how to untangle my concerns and effective ways to deal with this. I would highly recommend Paul.

Reviewed March 2020

Best mentor ever. His teachings and sessions have helped to become better human being and slowly walk out of depression.

Reviewed March 2020

Paul is pragmatic, reactive, and very good at helping you to break out of seemingly dead ends. I would absolutely recommend exchanges with him to anyone who’s in need and ready for clear words. Thank you for being there!

Reviewed March 2020

An amazing professional! Balanced and experienced person with an eye to read between the lines and to understand different perspectives. I would highly recommend Paul !

Reviewed March 2020

I am still new to using betterhelp but so far I am very happy with the progress. I feel Paul actually listens to what I am saying, rather than just giving text book answers. We have a similar way of working and I feel very confident going through all my issues.

Reviewed March 2020

Paul is a highly expert therapist. I was lucky to have matched with him first as he very much embodies what I had hoped for. I felt very comfortable voicing how I see and want this to work and we have been able to find a way of working together that’s productive and feels consistent. I look forward to sessions with Paul and appreciate his insight. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering counselling.

Reviewed March 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Paul Deutsch offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Paul Deutsch 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 Dr. Paul Deutsch speak?

Dr. Paul Deutsch speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Paul Deutsch have?

Dr. Paul Deutsch has 21 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Paul Deutsch licensed to practice?

Dr. Paul Deutsch is licensed to practice in Wisconsin.

Does Dr. Paul Deutsch accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Dr. Paul Deutsch 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."

How can I communicate with Dr. Paul Deutsch?

Dr. Paul Deutsch 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 Dr. Paul Deutsch?

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