- ACT and CBT methods
- Trauma-informed work
- English and Polish
About Pawel
Dr. Pawel Boyd is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 26663) with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and concerns around guilt and shame.
He uses clear, direct conversation to help people name what they are feeling. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep painful emotions alive. He offers methods that help people notice thoughts and try different behaviors in everyday life.
In practice he combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Those approaches guide how he frames problems and suggests practical steps to test between-session.
Dr. Boyd also addresses topics linked to major life transitions - caregiving stress, aging concerns, cancer and hospice issues, immigration stress, career strain, and compassion fatigue for helping professionals. He works with questions about forgiveness, codependency, isolation, and life purpose.
Sessions are conducted in English and Polish. He is based in California and practices as a CA Psychologist. To begin, users follow the site flow to view online therapy options and schedule a first appointment via the matching questionnaire.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings rather than trying to push them away, and it supports people in choosing actions that align with their values even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical steps and experiments to test new ways of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal interactions, which can help when guilt or shame leads to avoidance or conflict.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their situation, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as issues change or new priorities emerge.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the site lists current options during signup. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check‑in conversations when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on practical tools you can use between meetings and on shaping sessions to the realities of everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he address?
He works with guilt and shame tied to relationships, past mistakes, family and faith, and ongoing self‑judgment.
How does he approach feelings of guilt?
He uses talking, behavioral experiments, and acceptance‑based strategies to help people see how guilt affects choices and daily life.
What is his clinical background?
He is a California psychologist with 12 years of experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, and related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He practices as CA Psychologist 26663 and is based in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the site terms.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.