Juan Pauli, LCSW

Juan Pauli is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in California. He speaks English and Spanish and helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and relationship concerns. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope day to day while also looking at patterns that keep problems returning. Juan listens closely and helps clients set clear, achievable goals for change.

His practice blends straightforward, evidence-informed methods with a warm, person-focused style. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one tool he uses to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. He also uses client-centered methods to follow the client's priorities and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed.

Juan often helps people manage panic, social anxiety, and mood shifts by teaching coping skills and breaking problems into smaller steps. He supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, and the fallout of separation or divorce.

Sessions can be a mix of conversations and hands-on practice so clients leave with concrete strategies. He encourages small, steady steps and checks progress as goals evolve. Spanish-speaking clients can work in Spanish when they prefer it.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Juan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, panic, and mood problems.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques are useful for strong emotions, impulsivity, and improving communication in stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Juan will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth or hands-free interaction is preferred, and messaging works well for quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.