Juan Pauli , LCSW

Juan Pauli is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 30 years of professional experience. As an LCSW he brings extensive training in psychotherapy and clinical care, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression.

He combines a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance with practical therapeutic tools to address a wide range of issues, including abandonment and attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, financial stress, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, challenges with self-love, and social anxiety or phobias.

Juan works to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly and explored constructively. He recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and acknowledges the importance of that first step. He provides services in both English and Spanish, and has experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds through thoughtful, goal-oriented care.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps people explore their own goals and values. This approach is useful for concerns about self-worth, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems, offering concrete skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be particularly helpful for impulsivity, intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns that feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Juan works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting methods so therapy aligns with what each person finds most helpful.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how people connect - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to continue care when in-person visits are difficult.