John Rego, LMFT

John Rego is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 20 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and major life changes. He also supports people facing addictions, parenting strain, career pressures, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. His approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at practical steps that can bring relief.

He tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can change. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build different habits.

Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Client-centered work keeps the person's goals and values central to each session. He draws on the Gottman Method when relationship skills and communication need hands-on practice.

John describes therapy as a collaborative process. He listens first, then offers concrete strategies and homework to try between sessions. Progress is measured by real-life changes like calmer reactions, clearer communication, and better daily routines.

People who come to him often want help sorting intense feelings, improving connection, or overcoming setbacks. He keeps language plain and focuses on steps people can take right away. The aim is to help clients regain a sense of control and move toward the life they want.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

CBT helps people spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In online sessions this often means talking through recent situations, testing different responses, and setting small practice tasks to try between meetings. Attachment-based therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how they affect current reactions; online sessions can use conversation and role practice to try new ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the person's own goals and pace, with the therapist following the person's lead and reflecting what matters most to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about the person's goals, history, and what feels useful, then suggest strategies to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues and practice of communication skills matter. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions, send updates, or use shorter conversations when a full session is not possible. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.