- 20 years experience
- LMFT in California
- Codependency focus
About John
John Rego is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of professional experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and codependency. He meets each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
He focuses on practical conversation and planning rather than jargon. Sessions are tailored to the person and the problem, so the pace and topics reflect what the client needs. He listens for patterns that come from attachment history, family of origin, and communication styles.
In session he blends client-centered work with cognitive tools. That means clients are heard first, and then offered simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and relating. He also draws on attachment ideas to look at how past bonds affect current relationships.
Many people come for help with life changes, career strain, anger, or mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder. Others want support with intimacy, forgiveness, or caregiver stress. He also addresses addiction and relapse concerns with a practical focus on motivation and steps forward.
John frames therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people set clear goals and checks progress along the way. To begin, clients make a choice to take one step and see what changes over a few sessions.
How his approaches guide online work
John often combines attachment-based ideas with client-centered and cognitive behavioral tools. Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and helps people change patterns that cause repeated conflict or loneliness. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so people can speak freely and find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical exercises to identify difficult thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist talks with each person about goals and preferences, and then suggests which methods to try first. That plan can change as progress is tracked and new needs emerge.
Confirm the session options before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. It can also reduce the need to arrange childcare or take long breaks from daily routines. Licensed professionals help clients adapt exercises and communication practices so the work fits into ordinary days without promising a particular service format.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, addictions, codependency, parenting strain, anger, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and related family and attachment issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that starts with listening and respect. Sessions mix client-centered listening with cognitive exercises and attachment-focused discussion.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with people on stress, relationships, grief, and life changes.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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