- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- English and Spanish
About Juan
Juan Pauli is a California-licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression. He speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first step easier for people who are unsure about starting therapy.
He uses straightforward conversation to build an open, nonjudgmental space. Sessions focus on helping people talk through what is most pressing and find practical ways to cope. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s lead and DBT and CBT techniques for skills and behavior change.
Common concerns he addresses include panic, mood disorders, social anxiety, attachment and abandonment worries, and challenges around communication and caregiver stress. He also works with people dealing with life purpose questions, isolation, guilt, and issues tied to money and financial stress.
With three decades of practice, he brings experience across many problem areas while keeping sessions clear and direct. He helps people develop tools for impulse control, emotion regulation, and healthier interactions.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. The therapist provides empathy and reflection so people can name what matters and decide next steps. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. It breaks issues into manageable parts and teaches practical techniques to change thinking and behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, low mood, and worry about money and finances.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be useful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship conflicts.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus more on skills work, exploring feelings, or a mix of methods.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent traveling to an office.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Juan address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also supports issues like panic, mood disorders, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and follows a person-centered style. He uses CBT and DBT techniques when practical to build skills and change unhelpful patterns.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of professional work experience in clinical social work. That experience spans stress, addiction, trauma, relationships, and mood concerns.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is licensed in California and holds the LCSW credential. Sessions are provided by a California LCSW.
Can I work with him if I speak Spanish or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.