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Eduardo Paez

Compassionate guidance for lasting life changes

LMFT California

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Eduardo

Eduardo Paez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years of clinical experience practicing in California. He focuses on helping people cope with addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

Eduardo believes clients bring important strengths and insight to therapy. He aims to offer steady support while people take steps toward change.

In sessions he starts by listening closely to each person’s story. He helps clients name what matters and set practical goals.

Treatment often blends evidence-based tools with a respectful, client-centered stance so the work fits each person’s life. Eduardo draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide the process.

He uses Gottman Method ideas when addressing relationship patterns and communication. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build new skills.

Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing often appear when clients face addiction or low motivation. Therapy is collaborative and paced to the client.

Eduardo helps people work through attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, questions about life purpose, and building self-love. He keeps language simple and concrete, focusing on steps people can try between sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and run through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Eduardo works with individuals who want practical support for emotionally charged problems and everyday life struggles.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Eduardo often uses the Gottman Method to look at how couples talk and solve problems, focusing on specific interaction patterns and communication skills that can improve connection. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy which centers the client's perspective, giving people room to tell their story and be heard without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce distress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Eduardo treats that as a collaboration where goals, preferences, and life circumstances guide which methods he uses. He checks in regularly so the plan can shift as progress is made or new needs appear.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet with a licensed professional. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters most. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a lighter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or fit support into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and keep therapy practical for real-life schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Eduardo commonly address?
He works with addictions, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. He also focuses on attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, life purpose, and self-love.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions blend practical skill teaching with reflective conversation to match each person’s goals.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That background informs a straightforward, strengths-based approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. His practice is located in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Licensed in

California

Languages

English