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John Rego, LMFT

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About John

John Rego is a California-licensed LMFT with two decades of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He works with individuals facing addictions, family and intimacy concerns, parenting and fatherhood tensions, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and issues related to shame, guilt, and emptiness. His practice also addresses attachment wounds, codependency, communication struggles, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and related family of origin problems.

He draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion throughout the therapeutic process. Treatment is collaborative and individualized, with practical strategies for coping alongside deeper work that explores relational patterns and inner parts.

John frames therapy as a courageous step toward greater fulfillment and supports clients in building insight, skills, and resilience as they pursue meaningful change.

Approach-driven online therapy for relational and emotional growth

John integrates Internal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered principles to help clients explore internal dynamics and relational patterns. Internal Family Systems offers a way to identify and work with parts of the self that carry burdens, which can be useful for trauma responses, shame, and internal conflict. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relational experiences shape patterns in adult relationships and helps rebuild more supported ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and listening as a foundation for change and can support self-esteem, grief work, and life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work; he collaborates with each client to determine which methods and pacing fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. This collaborative process allows flexibility to blend practical skills, deeper exploratory work, and coaching as needed.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, focused therapeutic support across different communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, parenting and career concerns, mood disorders, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and individualized, combining compassion and practical guidance while tailoring the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s unique needs.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential CA LMFT 45003 and practices in California.
Does he provide services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English