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Dr. Pawel Boyd, CA Psychologist 26663
California
California Psychologist - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- English and Polish
About Pawel
Dr. Pawel Boyd is a California psychologist with 12 years of experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through depression, cope with life changes, and address relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports concerns such as grief, addictions, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related matters.
He uses straightforward, structured methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. He aims to help people develop clearer thinking, better coping skills, and steadier routines.
His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance-based and client-centered ideas. That means he looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and tests different ways of responding. He also works with emotion regulation skills and existential questions about meaning and purpose.
Dr. Boyd has worked with adults facing a wide range of life stresses, including caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer-related issues, hospice and end-of-life topics, immigration stresses, and first responder challenges. He addresses communication problems, codependency, divorce and separation, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Sessions are offered in English and Polish. His practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Dr. Boyd commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to shift emotion and routine. ACT emphasizes noticing values and taking committed action even when difficult feelings are present. Both approaches aim to produce clear, testable steps people can use between sessions.He also uses client-centered ideas to keep the work practical and collaborative. That means he checks in about what is and isn't working and adjusts approaches with the client. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process, and he partners with people to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences.
The therapist's session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a workday, reduce travel, allow a shorter check-in by phone when needed, or make it easier to attend from a location with quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to virtual meetings so the work stays concrete and focused.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kind of problems does he help with most often?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes. He also works with issues like addictions, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and steps to practice between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life challenges. His work combines cognitive, acceptance, and client-centered approaches.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California Psychologist, credential CA Psychologist 26663, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session through the provided options.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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