Paul Jaffe
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
LCSW California
- Experience
- 30 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Paul
Paul Jaffe is a licensed clinical social worker in California who draws on three decades of experience to support adults working through stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strains, and grief.
Background and approach
He emphasizes practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered, existential, mindfulness, and somatic ideas to help clients discover clearer ways of thinking and responding to life challenges. His approach encourages honest self-reflection and accountability while recognizing individual strengths.
Jaffe integrates mindfulness practices and a spiritual perspective when desired, offering tools for calming the body and mind and for exploring meaning during difficult transitions. He pays attention to patterns like self-blame, negative self-talk, attachment and control issues, and codependent dynamics, guiding clients toward a more balanced self-view.
Practical skills and a compassionate therapeutic dialogue are combined with an emphasis on personal responsibility and growth. With thirty years of clinical work, Jaffe frames therapy as a collaborative process in which clients are invited to own progress while celebrating small wins.
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, providing multiple remote formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.
Online approaches that blend evidence and presence
Paul Jaffe uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and substance-related concerns. He also employs client-centered methods that prioritize active listening, empathy, and the client's own goals to create a supportive space for exploration. When appropriate, mindfulness techniques are offered to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity during stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jaffe will discuss options, consider each client's needs and preferences, and adapt techniques over time so that the methods fit the client's goals and life circumstances rather than forcing a single model on every situation.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for those with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation, phone sessions provide a flexible alternative, and live chat or text-based messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access a licensed professional from different locations.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English