Eduardo Paez, LMFT

Eduardo Paez is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier when life feels overwhelming. Eduardo listens first and works side-by-side with each person to build on what already works in their life.

His practice centers on issues such as addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting pressures. He also helps with attachment questions, caregiver stress, communication problems, and struggles around life purpose and self-love. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems repeating and to try small, concrete changes that make daily life easier.

Eduardo blends several approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness to steady reactions, and client-centered work to keep the person’s goals central. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change and the Gottman Method for relationship work when appropriate.

People can expect a collaborative tone and a focus on skills they can practice between sessions. Eduardo frames progress as a series of manageable steps rather than sweeping fixes. He supports people through setbacks and helps them notice real shifts over time.

Sessions are offered in English and take place within California practice parameters. Eduardo encourages people to start with a short matching questionnaire to find a good fit and then schedule a session that works for them.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Eduardo commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then test small changes. CBT can be useful for addictions, anxiety about relationships, and problem behaviors people want to change.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and adapting to each person’s pace and goals. That approach helps when someone needs a steady, accepting space to sort through difficult feelings and decide what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Eduardo will discuss options and try methods that match a person’s goals, preferences, and daily life. The choice of tools is collaborative and can shift as needs change.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or busy days.