{"id":124,"date":"2021-02-04T20:38:41","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T20:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-services.net\/?page_id=124"},"modified":"2026-06-12T21:01:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T21:01:51","slug":"about-paul-difranco","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/about-paul-difranco\/","title":{"rendered":"About Paul DiFranco Hypnotherapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#gspb_row-id-gsbp-bbc1212{justify-content:space-between;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;}#gspb_row-id-gsbp-bbc1212 > .gspb_row__content{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;margin:0 auto;width:100%;flex-wrap:wrap;}.gspb_row{position:relative;}div[id^=gspb_col-id]{box-sizing:border-box;position:relative;}div[id^=gspb_col-id]{padding:var(--gs-row-column-padding,15px min(3vw,20px));}#gspb_row-id-gsbp-bbc1212 > .gspb_row__content{max-width:1200px;}#gspb_row-id-gsbp-bbc1212{margin-top:50px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;}#gspb_row-id-gsbp-bbc1212{transition-duration:0.8s;}#gspb_row-id-gsbp-bbc1212{transition-timing-function:ease-in;}#gspb_row-id-gsbp-bbc1212{opacity:var(--gs-root-animation-opacity,0);transition-property:opacity,transform,filter;}#gspb_row-id-gsbp-bbc1212.aos-animate,#gspb_row-id-gsbp-bbc1212[data-gs-aos]{opacity:1;transform:translateZ(0);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-row gspb_row gspb_row-id-gsbp-bbc1212\" id=\"gspb_row-id-gsbp-bbc1212\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-easing=\"ease-in\" data-aos-duration=\"800\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><div class=\"gspb_row__content\"> <style>#gspb_col-id-gsbp-9656476.gspb_row__col--6{width:50%;}@media (max-width:899.98px){#gspb_col-id-gsbp-9656476.gspb_row__col--6{width:100%;}}@media (max-width:768.98px){#gspb_col-id-gsbp-9656476.gspb_row__col--6{width:100%;}}@media (max-width:575.98px){#gspb_col-id-gsbp-9656476.gspb_row__col--6{width:100%;}}.gspb_row #gspb_col-id-gsbp-9656476.gspb_row__col--6{margin-top:0px;padding-top:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-row-column gspb_row__col--6 gspb_row__col--md-12 gspb_row__col--sm-12 gspb_col-id-gsbp-9656476\" id=\"gspb_col-id-gsbp-9656476\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"about-paul-difranco\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">About Paul DiFranco<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people come in wanting to change something specific \u2014 quit smoking, reduce stress, improve confidence, or perform better under pressure. Paul\u2019s work is focused on helping you make those changes in a clear, purposeful, and practical way \u2014 so they last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hypnotherapy helps align the conscious and subconscious patterns so change becomes more natural, consistent, and lasting \u2014 without relying on willpower alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New here? 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(max-width:899.98px){#gspb_image-id-gsbp-b510090,#gspb_image-id-gsbp-b510090 img{height:auto;}}@media (max-width:768.98px){#gspb_image-id-gsbp-b510090,#gspb_image-id-gsbp-b510090 img{height:auto;}}@media (max-width:575.98px){#gspb_image-id-gsbp-b510090,#gspb_image-id-gsbp-b510090 img{height:auto;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-b510090\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-b510090\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-shot-for-about-page-sq-desat.jpg\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Headshot of Paul DiFranco.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"paul-difranco-m-ht\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px\"><strong>Paul DiFranco, M.Ht.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Certified Master Hypnotherapist \u00b7 Practicing since 2012<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-border-color has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);box-shadow:none\"><style>#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-dc8b245 svg{width:72px;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-dc8b245{justify-content:center;display:flex;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-dc8b245 svg{height:20px!important;width:20px!important;min-width:20px!important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-dc8b245 svg,#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-dc8b245 svg path{fill:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#3e7c7c) !important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-dc8b245 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That changes how I work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">\u2014 Paul DiFranco, M.Ht.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-practical-results-oriented-approach\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">A Practical, Results-Oriented Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul\u2019s approach is practical and direct \u2014 focused on what actually moves the needle for you. Most clients work through a progressive series of sessions designed to reduce unwanted habits, reinforce new patterns, and build momentum from one session to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than focusing on theory, sessions are designed to produce real-world changes clients can notice in their day-to-day lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><style>#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-1862da1 svg{width:72px;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-1862da1{justify-content:center;display:flex;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-1862da1 svg{height:20px!important;width:20px!important;min-width:20px!important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-1862da1 svg,#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-1862da1 svg path{fill:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#3e7c7c) !important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-1862da1 svg{margin:0px !important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-1862da1 svg:hover,#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-1862da1 svg:hover path{fill:currentColor !important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-1862da1 .gspb_iconBox__wrapper{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:-10px!important;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconbox gspb_iconBox gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-1862da1\" id=\"gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-1862da1\"><div class=\"gspb_iconBox__wrapper\" style=\"display:inline-flex\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M928 512h-160v-128c0-70.6 57.4-128 128-128h16c26.6 0 48-21.4 48-48v-96c0-26.6-21.4-48-48-48h-16c-176.8 0-320 143.2-320 320v480c0 53 43 96 96 96h256c53 0 96-43 96-96v-256c0-53-43-96-96-96zM352 512h-160v-128c0-70.6 57.4-128 128-128h16c26.6 0 48-21.4 48-48v-96c0-26.6-21.4-48-48-48h-16c-176.8 0-320 143.2-320 320v480c0 53 43 96 96 96h256c53 0 96-43 96-96v-256c0-53-43-96-96-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><em>Most of my clients work through a progressive series of sessions \u2014 and I design each one around where you actually are, not a one-size-fits-all script.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">\u2014 Paul DiFranco, M.Ht.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how hypnotherapy works on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/hypnotherapy-overview\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"34\"><strong>How It Works<\/strong><\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"experience-as-both-client-and-practitioner\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Experience as Both Client and Practitioner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul\u2019s path into this work began in 1989 \u2014 successfully using hypnosis for exam preparation, air travel, public speaking, and stage performance. Those years gave him a deep appreciation for what suggestion-based hypnotherapy could do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it was a single exploratory session with his mentor, Kelly Brown, that changed everything. <strong>That single session showed him what hypnotherapy was truly capable of \u2014 and he knew he wanted to learn how to do it.<\/strong> Kelly began teaching him, and he has been working with clients professionally since 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul\u2019s approach reflects a blend of experiences not often found in one practitioner. In addition to more than a decade of hypnotherapy practice, his background includes university teaching, career coaching, consulting, business ownership, corporate training, yoga and meditation instruction, and training across multiple hypnotherapy disciplines and traditions, including transpersonal approaches and depth-oriented work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He has also spent years as a performer \u2014 public speaking, community theater, radio, and live music \u2014 and knows firsthand what it takes to perform under pressure. Having worked with students, professionals, managers, business owners, and people from many different walks of life, he brings a practical, flexible approach that meets clients where they are and tailors the process to their individual goals and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><style>#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-e126ccc svg{width:72px;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-e126ccc{justify-content:center;display:flex;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-e126ccc svg{height:20px!important;width:20px!important;min-width:20px!important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-e126ccc svg,#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-e126ccc svg path{fill:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#3e7c7c) !important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-e126ccc svg{margin:0px !important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-e126ccc svg:hover,#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-e126ccc svg:hover path{fill:currentColor !important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-e126ccc .gspb_iconBox__wrapper{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:-10px!important;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconbox gspb_iconBox gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-e126ccc\" id=\"gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-e126ccc\"><div class=\"gspb_iconBox__wrapper\" style=\"display:inline-flex\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M928 512h-160v-128c0-70.6 57.4-128 128-128h16c26.6 0 48-21.4 48-48v-96c0-26.6-21.4-48-48-48h-16c-176.8 0-320 143.2-320 320v480c0 53 43 96 96 96h256c53 0 96-43 96-96v-256c0-53-43-96-96-96zM352 512h-160v-128c0-70.6 57.4-128 128-128h16c26.6 0 48-21.4 48-48v-96c0-26.6-21.4-48-48-48h-16c-176.8 0-320 143.2-320 320v480c0 53 43 96 96 96h256c53 0 96-43 96-96v-256c0-53-43-96-96-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><br>I don\u2019t do this work because I have to. I do it because there\u2019s nothing quite like watching someone move past something they thought was permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">\u2014 Paul DiFranco, M.Ht.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>#gspb_col-id-gsbp-96a9f35.gspb_row__col--6{width:50%;}@media (max-width:899.98px){#gspb_col-id-gsbp-96a9f35.gspb_row__col--6{width:100%;}}@media (max-width:768.98px){#gspb_col-id-gsbp-96a9f35.gspb_row__col--6{width:100%;}}@media (max-width:575.98px){#gspb_col-id-gsbp-96a9f35.gspb_row__col--6{width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-row-column gspb_row__col--6 gspb_row__col--md-12 gspb_row__col--sm-12 gspb_col-id-gsbp-96a9f35\" id=\"gspb_col-id-gsbp-96a9f35\">\n<h3 id=\"credentials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Credentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>M.Ht. \u2014 <\/strong>Master Hypnotherapist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Member \u2014 <\/strong>National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists (NATH)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MLHR \u2014 <\/strong>The Ohio State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BA Psychology \u2014 <\/strong>Baldwin-Wallace University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"additional-certifications\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Additional Certifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Certified \u2014 <\/strong>Yoga Instructor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Certified \u2014 <\/strong>Meditation Instructor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"training-and-background\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0\">Training and Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul is a Certified Master Hypnotherapist with training in both clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapy. His training includes the Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy approach developed by the Wellness Institute, taught through the Cleveland Clinic\u2019s Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine \u2014 a respected integrative medicine program. He holds additional certifications including through the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists (NATH), where he is an active member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><style>#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-7f1a4a5 svg{width:72px;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-7f1a4a5{justify-content:center;display:flex;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-7f1a4a5 svg{height:20px!important;width:20px!important;min-width:20px!important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-7f1a4a5 svg,#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-7f1a4a5 svg path{fill:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast-2,#3e7c7c) !important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-7f1a4a5 svg{margin:0px !important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-7f1a4a5 svg:hover,#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-7f1a4a5 svg:hover path{fill:currentColor !important;}#gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-7f1a4a5 .gspb_iconBox__wrapper{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:-10px!important;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconbox gspb_iconBox gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-7f1a4a5\" id=\"gspb_iconBox-id-gsbp-7f1a4a5\"><div class=\"gspb_iconBox__wrapper\" style=\"display:inline-flex\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M928 512h-160v-128c0-70.6 57.4-128 128-128h16c26.6 0 48-21.4 48-48v-96c0-26.6-21.4-48-48-48h-16c-176.8 0-320 143.2-320 320v480c0 53 43 96 96 96h256c53 0 96-43 96-96v-256c0-53-43-96-96-96zM352 512h-160v-128c0-70.6 57.4-128 128-128h16c26.6 0 48-21.4 48-48v-96c0-26.6-21.4-48-48-48h-16c-176.8 0-320 143.2-320 320v480c0 53 43 96 96 96h256c53 0 96-43 96-96v-256c0-53-43-96-96-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">My approach is practical and direct \u2014 focused on what actually moves the needle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">\u2014 Paul DiFranco, M.Ht.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His academic background includes a Master of Labor and Human Resources from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Baldwin-Wallace University. He is also a certified yoga and meditation instructor \u2014 a foundation that deepens his understanding of the mind-body connection \u2014 and an ordained minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His work integrates focused hypnotherapy with deeper exploratory work when appropriate to the client\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"speaking-media\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0\">Speaking &amp; Media<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul has shared his work through media appearances, academic programs, and public presentations, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Featured guest, cable television interview: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stellalunatherapy.com\/wellness-practitioners-paul-difranco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harmonic Journey Podcast \u2014 featured guest interview:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\" class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Harmonic-Journey.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walsh University Nursing Program \u2014 recurring guest presenter, Complementary and Alternative Therapies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lily Dale Assembly, NY \u2014 longtime featured presenter, Yoga, Meditation, and Self-Hypnosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holistic health fairs \u2014 longtime presenter and group hypnosis demonstrations across northeast Ohio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presenter at NATH Annual National Conferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"how-paul-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">How Paul Works<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>#gspb_image-id-gsbp-4542999 img{vertical-align:top;}#gspb_image-id-gsbp-4542999 img{display:inline-block;box-sizing:border-box;max-width:100%;height:auto;}#gspb_image-id-gsbp-4542999{margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-4542999\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-4542999\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hypnotherapy-service.com\/staging\/8345\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/meeting-with-client-600.jpg\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"481\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sessions are collaborative and client-centered. Paul respects each client\u2019s beliefs \u2014 religious, spiritual, or otherwise \u2014 and tailors every session accordingly. All information shared is held in strict confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His goal is simple: help you get what you came for \u2014 and get there as directly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1{flex-direction:column;box-sizing:border-box;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container > p:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{position:relative;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{margin-top:30px;margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:20px;margin-left:auto;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{border-style:solid;border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#7a5c6e);}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container > .gspb_backgroundOverlay{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#f2f4f4);}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1.gspb_container{box-sizing:border-box;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-container gspb_container gspb_container-gsbp-92a16f1\" id=\"gspb_container-id-gsbp-92a16f1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon is-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-icon__wrapper getwid-animation has-text-color has-contrast-2-color\" style=\"font-size:50px;padding:0px\" data-animation=\"pulse\"><i class=\"far fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"ready-to-get-started\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\">Ready to Get Started?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">Curious whether this is the right fit? 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