Juan Pauli, LCSW

Juan Pauli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 30 years of clinical experience helping adults navigate life transitions and mental health challenges. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, and also supports clients with issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, financial concerns, mood disorders, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.

Juan creates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and he partners with clients to develop practical coping strategies and clearer emotional understanding. His approach blends listening with evidence-based techniques to address both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns that affect daily life. He provides services in English and Spanish and welcomes clients from within California as well as international clients.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can take courage, Juan affirms that first step and aims to make the process as approachable and collaborative as possible. As an LCSW he brings extensive experience and professional training to help clients pursue meaningful change.

How Juan Integrates Therapeutic Approaches into Online Care

Juan uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's own perspective and goals, offering empathic listening and support that helps people feel understood and empowered to explore what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is applied to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is practical for addressing anxiety, mood challenges, panic, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive reactions, which can be helpful for mood instability, trauma responses, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Juan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors sessions over time so techniques align with where the client wants to go and how they prefer to work.

Online therapy with Juan is delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and travel, and they allow clients to engage in therapy from their own environments while working with a licensed professional who draws on these evidence-based approaches.