Juan Pauli
Experienced LCSW combining listening with skills-based care
LCSW California
- Experience
- 30 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Juan
Juan Pauli is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depressive symptoms.
Background and approach
He draws on a longstanding clinical background to help clients name and manage difficult emotions while addressing patterns that contribute to distress. His approach emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can express thoughts and feelings honestly.
He blends client-centered listening with practical, skills-based strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people develop coping tools, improve communication, and reduce symptoms like panic, social anxiety, or mood instability. Fluent in English and Spanish, he works with clients across California and accepts international clients when appropriate.
Juan frames the start of therapy as a collaborative step, meeting people where they are and tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and goals. Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling sessions that fit their life and circumstances.
Applying CBT and Client-Centered Care in Online Sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternatives through practical exercises and homework; it is frequently used for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and patterns that maintain stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a collaborative relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their own goals and values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for impulsivity, emotional regulation, and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Juan works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of listening, skills work, and practice best suits their needs and preferences. He encourages open discussion about goals and adjusts methods over time so the plan fits the client’s life and progress.
Online therapy with available video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it possible to access consistent care from varied locations. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow follow-up between sessions through messaging, and help people continue therapy during life transitions or busy periods while using the clinical approaches described above.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish