- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
- Sexuality support
About Paulo
Paulo Rebello is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 12 years of clinical experience. He sees adults struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT identity. Paulo also focuses on attachment concerns, life purpose, and feelings of guilt and shame.
His sessions are conversational and interactive. He listens to what matters to the client, then uses talk-based work to help untangle difficult feelings. Paulo avoids labels that feel stigmatizing and keeps the conversation direct and respectful.
Paulo draws on several evidence-based approaches to shape sessions. He blends cognitive-behavioral techniques for clearer thinking and behavioral changes with humanistic attention to personal values. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past and emotionally focused ideas to address how emotions show up in relationships.
In a typical meeting he will first map what feels most pressing, then try experiments or reflections that test new ways of thinking and relating. He checks in about how the approach fits the client's goals and adjusts as needed. This makes the work practical and focused on day-to-day improvements.
People come to him for help sorting guilt or shame tied to relationships, faith, or choices, and for support when anxiety or low mood make decisions harder. Paulo asks a few clear questions at the start so sessions can move toward concrete steps that match the client's life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Paulo commonly blends cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotionally focused ideas in his online work. Cognitive-behavioral methods look at unhelpful thoughts and encourage small behavioral experiments to test new beliefs; they can help with anxiety, depression, and shame-related thinking. Emotionally focused ideas bring attention to how feelings show up in relationships and help people notice and shift interaction patterns that keep pain going.He also draws on psychodynamic perspectives to spot repeated patterns rooted in earlier relationships. That approach is useful when past experiences keep showing up in present choices. Paulo frames approach selection as a collaboration. He starts by asking about the client's goals, tries techniques that fit those goals, and adjusts based on what feels most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats can be shorter check-ins or audio-only when video is difficult, which can help when time or bandwidth is limited. Therapists and licensed professionals work with clients to choose the style and pacing that fit their daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sexuality and LGBT related concerns, plus attachment struggles and life purpose questions.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses talk-based work to name and track those feelings, then applies practical thinking and emotional techniques to reduce their day-to-day hold.
What is his clinical background?
He has 12 years of experience working in clinical practice with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist, practicing in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.