- ACT
- CBT
- Client-centered
About Pawel
Dr. Pawel Boyd is a California psychologist with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and life changes. He also supports people facing addictions, LGBT concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
He meets people who feel stuck after big transitions like leaving home, finishing school, starting a first job, or ending a relationship. Sessions focus on practical problems such as low self-esteem, isolation, and managing everyday stress. He also helps with family-related concerns and communication problems in individual work.
His approach draws on several psychotherapeutic methods. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thinking patterns that feed anxiety and depression. Client-centered work keeps the conversation focused on the person’s own goals and experience.
Dr. Boyd describes therapy as a collaborative process. He talks with clients about goals, experiments with new behaviors, and practices skills between sessions. He aims to help people build resilience and clearer decision-making in day-to-day life.
He works in English and Polish and practices in California. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck after life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques for reducing anxiety and low mood. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the client's own experience and priorities, which can help build clarity about goals and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then try strategies together. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted over time based on what is helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time between work or school and appointments. Many people find that meeting remotely helps them practice skills in real-life settings and keep consistent weekly work during transitions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, LGBT concerns, and life transitions among other topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His work is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on goals, practical skills, and clearer decision-making in everyday life.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 12 years of experience as a practicing psychologist in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is listed as CA Psychologist 26663 and practices in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How do his fees work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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