Profile / United States
John Rego, LMFT
California
LMFT - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT-based skills
- Attachment focus
- Practical behavioral work
About John
John Rego is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and major life changes. He also helps with addictions, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar symptoms.
His sessions focus on clear, practical steps. He listens to what is most pressing and helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. From there he offers strategies to try and then checks what is working. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented rather than abstract.
John combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-informed ideas and client-centered conversation. That means he will help identify thinking and behavior patterns, look at how past relationships shape current situations, and use the client's own goals to guide each session. He may also draw on elements of existential work or the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are central.
Over two decades he has supported people through loss, family stress, codependency, and substance-related problems. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and communication difficulties. His approach is pragmatic and aimed at daily improvements rather than promises of rapid fixes.
Sessions are organized around what the person wants to change. He emphasizes skills people can practice between meetings and regular review of progress. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to outline goals and next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
John blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in practical ways. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses to reduce anxiety and change habits. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationship patterns influence current conflicts and closeness. Client-centered methods prioritize what the person wants to address and use their own goals to guide each meeting.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. Treatment plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is tracked, so the approach can shift over time if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when appropriate, and reduce time spent traveling. These practical benefits help people try new skills in everyday settings and maintain consistent work between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He commonly helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, coping with life changes, addictions, parenting strain, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, introduce specific skills to try, and review how those skills work in daily life. Sessions focus on practice and small, measurable changes.
What is his background and experience?
He is a California LMFT with 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with relationship and mood concerns, grief, addiction-related issues, and family stress.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He holds the LMFT credential and practices in California as indicated in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin and schedule a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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