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Eduardo Paez

Eduardo Paez

LMFT

California

Therapist who centers your motivation

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 93484
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivation-focused approach
    • Practical communication skills
    • Support for caregivers

    About Eduardo

    Eduardo Paez is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of professional experience. He focuses on guiding people through addictions, relationship strains, family conflicts, trauma, and parenting challenges. Eduardo meets people where they are and centers their own knowledge and strengths during therapy.

    He works from a belief that each person knows their story best. Sessions aim to build on what is already working and to explore small, practical steps forward. Eduardo emphasizes collaboration and respect while helping people find clearer paths through difficult situations.

    His approach blends several methods to match the needs in the room. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal motivation for change, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. Client-Centered and Mindfulness practices also show up in sessions to support present-moment awareness and self-compassion.

    Eduardo often addresses attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, and questions of life purpose and self-love alongside the main issues people bring. Sessions focus on improving how people relate to others and to themselves, with concrete skills and reflective conversation.

    To begin, he encourages a first step that can feel manageable and clear. Prospective clients are guided through a simple matching process and scheduling to see if his way of working fits their goals.

  2. How Eduardo blends approaches for online work

    Eduardo commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change; this approach focuses on drawing out personal goals and building momentum for action. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy is part of his style too, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the work.

    Finding the right approach is treated as a team effort. During early meetings he will listen to your goals and try different methods to see what fits. The plan adapts over time based on what is helpful, so clients play an active role in deciding next steps.

    If you are considering online work, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. Therapists also sometimes adjust techniques for remote sessions, for example using short exercises or focused homework between meetings to keep momentum going.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsLife purposeSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

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

    Experience

    14+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Eduardo work with?

    He focuses on addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. He also addresses attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, life purpose, and self-love.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    He uses a collaborative, strength-based approach that centers the client's own expertise. Sessions often mix motivational techniques, mindful awareness, and practical skills work.

    What is his professional background?

    He has 14 years of clinical experience working with the issues listed in his profile. That experience shapes a practical, empathy-driven way of working with people.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in California. Services are offered within that regional context.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    He is not currently working with international clients.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What steps are involved to start therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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