Eduardo Paez

Eduardo Paez is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of experience. He centers sessions on the person in front of him and respects each client as the expert on their own life. He aims to support people who want clearer direction, healthier relationships, or relief from difficult patterns.

He helps people dealing with addictions and the fallout those struggles can cause. He also addresses relationship and family tensions, parenting strain, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Eduardo listens for how attachment, communication, and caregiver stress affect day-to-day life.

Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. He draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice their reactions and on cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing is used to build momentum toward change, and elements of the Gottman Method inform work on relationship patterns.

Eduardo describes the work as collaborative. He helps clients set goals, try new ways of relating, and practice skills between sessions. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and starts with small, manageable shifts.

People who value a direct, respectful approach will find clear options for addressing communication problems, attachment concerns, life purpose questions, and self-love work. Sessions are offered in English and take place under California licensure as an LMFT.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Eduardo blends mindfulness practices with client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to guide online therapy. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices that help people notice thoughts and feelings without judgment, which can reduce reactivity and support relapse prevention for addictions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance so people feel heard while they find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and try practical behavior changes to improve mood and relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Eduardo collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. He will discuss preferences and adapt techniques as progress unfolds so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video helpful for practicing communication skills, while phone check-ins can work when bandwidth is limited or a quick session is needed. Check the session formats offered when you schedule to choose what works best for your routine.