Dr. Pawel Boyd helps people deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. He also supports those facing trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, and major life changes. He is a licensed psychologist practicing in California with 12 years of experience and works in English and Polish.
He takes a collaborative, person-centered approach. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client and finding practical steps forward. He uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical skills, and existential perspectives to build resilience and clearer choices.
In sessions he pays attention to how past events affect present feelings and behaviors. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns, test new ways of coping, and practice skills between meetings. Conversations are meant to be direct and compassionate, with room for reflection and problem solving.
He also addresses concerns that often come with aging, caregiving, serious illness, and end-of-life matters. Work can include communication problems, codependency issues, career questions, and navigating cultural or immigration-related stress.
Dr. Boyd holds the credential CA Psychologist 26663, practices in California, and communicates in English and Polish. To start, visitors are asked to use the continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How different approaches inform online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve mood. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-direction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Boyd will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration may include combining elements from different approaches as needs become clearer over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Video sessions let people use visual cues and practice interpersonal skills, while audio-only meetings can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is preferred. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like ACT and CBT to remote sessions to focus on skills, values-based goals, and practical homework.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Boyd address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, career questions, and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would therapy feel day to day?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, with a mix of listening, reflection, and skill practice aimed at clearer choices and emotional regulation.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He is listed as CA Psychologist 26663 and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently taking international clients.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.