Juan Pauli

Juan Pauli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 30 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Juan works with adults who are feeling stuck or unsure what comes next, including people thinking about life purpose.

He uses straightforward talk and practical tools in sessions. Conversations aim to clarify what matters now and uncover small, workable steps. Juan speaks English and Spanish, and he can converse in Portuguese as well.

Juan draws from Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help with strong emotions and impulsive behaviors. Sessions blend listening with skill practice and problem-solving.

People meet with Juan to work through anxiety, panic, mood shifts, or to address past trauma. He also helps with relationship strain, communication problems, and the practical pressures of caregiving or money worries. Life purpose and feelings of isolation are included in the concerns he addresses.

Sessions tend to focus on concrete next steps rather than abstract theory. Juan helps people try out new ways of handling stress, set achievable goals, and build simple routines that fit everyday life. If you want to understand what to do next, he can help map options and test what works.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Juan uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to the client. This approach focuses on understanding concerns and making adjustments based on each person's experience. It helps when someone needs space to name what feels off and decide what to change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT breaks problems down into steps and offers practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are applied when stress feels intense or reactions are quick; DBT offers concrete strategies for emotion regulation and managing impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Juan will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then try methods that fit the person's needs. That makes sessions a collaborative process rather than a fixed program.

Confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It also allows for flexible scheduling that can accommodate work breaks or caregiving responsibilities while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.