Dr. Pawel Boyd

Dr. Pawel Boyd is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 26663) with 12 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, and life purpose concerns. He also works with people facing addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, and career doubts. Sessions are offered in English and Polish and are based in California.

He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful patterns, practice clearer communication, and experiment with small changes that fit daily life. He also supports clients working through caregiver strain, hospice and end-of-life decisions, cancer-related distress, immigration-related stress, and first responder issues.

Dr. Boyd describes his method as collaborative and person-centered. He works with clients to set clear short-term goals and to develop skills for managing intense feelings. Expect conversational sessions where problems are named plainly and practical strategies are tried between meetings.

He has additional experience with aging and geriatric concerns, codependency, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. That background informs sessions for people navigating major life transitions such as divorce or retirement.

To begin, clients use a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches used online and what they involve

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes open listening and the client’s perspective to build clearer self-understanding and stronger decision making.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your goals, day-to-day constraints, and preferences, and together you will try approaches that seem to fit. If an approach does not feel helpful, it can be adjusted so the work stays practical and relevant to what matters now.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks. It can allow shorter check-ins when a full session would be difficult, or make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes. Ask about specific session formats when you schedule so you know what to expect.