Virtual Therapy Sessions in Texas, New Mexico and Washington State
Therapy That Moves You Forward
So much of the pain we hold comes not just from what we've been through, but from never having a space to talk about it freely.
No judgment. No having to translate your experience for someone who doesn't get it. No defending who you are.
If you're navigating sexuality, addiction, a relationship, or feelings that run deeper than you can name, you deserve care that actually meets you where you are.
I've been there. And I built this space for people like us.
Counseling Services
Individual Therapy
Support tailored to you — to move past your current struggles and work towards your goals. Includes but not limited to:
Anxiety & Depression
Trauma
Sexuality
Repeating patterns
Building relationships
Couples Therapy
Every relationship hits hard moments — this is for any two people who want to feel closer and build something stronger together.
Communication
Breaking cycles of conflict
Rebuilding trust
Life transitions
Intimacy & connection
Therapy for Addiction
Compassionate, non-judgmental support for breaking free from patterns that no longer serve you.
Substance use
Behavioral patterns
Relapse prevention
Shame & self-criticism
Rebuilding stability
Lifestyle & Identity Work
A space to explore who you are and how you want to live — without shrinking yourself to fit anyone else's expectations.
Sexual orientation & gender identity
Non-monogamy, kink & sex work
Coming out
Authentic living
Shame & self-acceptance
Specialty Services:
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
What is ART?
A short-term treatment designed to help you process and resolve distressing memories quickly — often in just 1 to 5 sessions. Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART doesn't require you to describe painful experiences in detail. Instead, it uses guided eye movements and imagery techniques to help your brain reprocess difficult memories, reducing their emotional intensity while keeping the facts intact.
How it works
During a structured, therapist-guided session, you'll be asked to bring a specific memory or trigger to mind while using a set of gentle techniques to change how that memory is stored — replacing the distressing images and sensations with more neutral or positive ones. You stay in control throughout, and you never have to share details you're not comfortable discussing out loud.
ART can help with:
PTSD
Trauma
Anxiety
Phobias
Panic Attacks
About:
Connection Through Shared Experience
Paul Hassell, LCSW
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, but I'm also someone who has been where you are.
Hassell Counseling is for people who have never quite fit the mold, who've hidden parts of themselves to survive, who are exhausted from going at it alone. Here, none of that is necessary. You can show up as you are.
I know what it feels like to carry shame you didn't ask for, to wrestle with addiction, to navigate a world that doesn't always make space for people like us. I also know, from lived experience, not just a textbook, that healing is possible, that addiction is manageable, and that a more fulfilling life isn't just a nice idea. It's within reach.
Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to translate it or justify it here. This is a space for everyone and you belong too. Together, we'll work to find self-compassion and real connection.
I won't sugarcoat it, therapy can be a rough journey. But you won't be trying to find answers on your own anymore. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and yes, maybe even scream. What matters is that on the other side, you start to recognize the life you actually want — and believe you can have it.
I would like to help you do that!
I look forward to meeting you
Fill out the form and I will get in touch. It’s a simple step that could change your life.
Consumer Rights & Complaint Information
Your Rights as a Client
Provided in accordance with Texas House Bill 4224 and Texas Health & Safety Code §181.105.
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To request a copy of your health care records, contact Hassell Counseling at Paul@hassellcounseling.com or 737-900-5600. Requests are handled in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
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Hassell Counseling is regulated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. For licensing questions or to reach the Council directly:
Website: bhec.texas.gov/contact-us
Phone: (512) 305-7700 -
You may file a complaint with the Texas Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division:
Online: File a complaint
Phone: 1-800-621-0508
Mail: Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division, P.O. Box 12548, Austin, TX 78711-2548You may also contact BHEC's complaint line directly at 1-800-821-3205, or visit bhec.texas.gov/discipline-and-complaints.
