Paul Pangburn

I have an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Delaware County Community College in Broomall, Pa. My Bachelor Degree is an BS in Sociology from St. Josephs University in Philadelphia, PA.(Graduate Year 2000) I have a Master of Social Work Degree from Widener University in Chester, PA. Graduate Year 2007)
I was inducted into the Honor Society at DCCC and at St. Josephs University.

My work experience is as follows:

2005 -2007 Provided services for children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Class room settings and in-home settings. Taught social skills and behavior skills.
Internship providing Individual and Group Therapy services at NW Human Services, Sharon Hill, PA
2007 -2009 In house therapist for Senior Program at CATCH Inc. in Philadelphia, PA. Provided Individual therapy, Group Therapy, and Case Management services.
2010-2013 Therapist at CGRS of Havertown, PA -Assigned to Lima Juvenile Detention Center providing intake assessments, individual and group counseling services, interaction between Probation and Court System.
2014 -2016 Therapist at Fellowship Health Resources in Phoenixville, PA Provided Individual therapy services for Adult clients, Interaction with court ordered clients required attending hearings. Also was assigned to handle consumer complaints.
2016-2022 Therapist at Crozer Healthcare Systems, Chester, PA Assigned to school based program for first 3 years providing therapy and group sessions for grades 1 to 6 in a program for children with behavior issues.
Assigned to community clinic for one year providing individual therapy for children.
Assigned to an Alternative High School setting for final 2 years providing therapy and group sessions for Grades 9 to 12.
Retired at end of 2022.
Have worked for Better Help for the past two years. My caseload has been with adults. My feedback has been excellent.

My approach to therapy is holistic. I generally practice Cognitive therapy, but I am open to using other types based upon the client and the situation. I do not do religious based therapy. I have worked with people with many beliefs and do not center on any specific religious beliefs.
I also would prefer having the ability to refer clients if I do not believe virtual therapy is sufficient to meet their needs. My philosophy is that therapy is about the client getting well and if I cannot provide their needs they need to find a therapist that they click with and can help them improve in their life. I understand the need to build a therapeutic relationship with a client so they are comfortable with therapy and willing to do the work required to improve their life situation.
Therapy is about helping clients find the solutions that work for them. I do not tell clients what to do, but rather help them explore their options and make good choices.