- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Sexuality and LGBT
About Paulo
Paulo Rebello is a California LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and LGBT and sexuality questions. Life purpose and struggles with guilt, shame, or attachment are also areas he addresses.
He uses a conversational, interactive style in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what practical steps feel doable. Sessions look at thoughts and behaviors, emotions under the surface, and patterns that repeat in relationships. Paulo aims to reduce overwhelm so people can make clearer choices about work, relationships, and personal direction.
His approach draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. He also uses humanistic and psychodynamic ideas to notice long-standing patterns and emotional responses. Emotion-focused techniques are used to work with strong feelings around intimacy and attachment.
Paulo has spent over a decade in clinical settings supporting people with trauma and emotional abuse histories. That experience informs how he works with shame, trust, and reestablishing safer ways of relating to others.
People who feel stuck after a life change or who are unsure what matters next can expect direct conversation about goals and options. Paulo helps break down big questions into small, practical steps so decisions feel more manageable.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Paulo commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. This approach helps people try practical steps that change how they feel and act in daily life.He also incorporates emotion-focused ideas that pay attention to intense feelings about intimacy, attachment, and shame. Those methods help name patterns in relationships and practice different ways of responding when strong emotions arise.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Paulo will explore your goals and preferences with you and adapt methods based on what seems most helpful. That decision is collaborative and may shift over time as needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. They also let people continue care after moves or life changes while the therapist and client focus on practical steps toward clearer direction.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and LGBT and sexuality concerns. He also focuses on attachment, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and interactive, combining cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and emotion-focused ideas to address thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working in clinical practice, including with people who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and he practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.