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John Rego, LMFT

Based in California 20 years in practice Online sessions

Practical, steady support for life’s difficult moments

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Credentials
LMFT
Licensed in
California
Years in practice
20
Languages
English
Session format
Online, through our partner platform

About John

John Rego is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, relationship struggles, and major life changes. He aims to make the first step feel less daunting by offering steady, respectful support and practical direction. He uses a conversational style in sessions.

He listens closely, asks clear questions, and helps people clarify what matters most to them. He focuses on small, doable steps that fit each person’s life and goals.

Background and approach

John draws on attachment-focused work to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. He also uses client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on the person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are brought in when patterns of thinking or behavior need to change.

Sessions cover a wide range of concerns, from parenting stress and caregiver burnout to addictions, career uncertainty, and feelings of emptiness or shame. He also supports people facing divorce, blended family challenges, or struggles around intimacy and communication. In California practice he adjusts plans to each person’s needs.

He describes therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help clients build clearer choices, steadier emotions, and better day-to-day functioning.

What John works with

Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.

Approaches John lists

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Approach and online care that fit your life

John often uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions. This approach helps people understand why they respond emotionally the way they do and work toward more supported ways of relating. He also applies Client-Centered Therapy, which keeps the session focused on the person’s own goals and experience, letting the therapist respond to what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used selectively, gives concrete tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors when they fuel anxiety, depression, or anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That process may mix approaches over time based on what is helping and what feels comfortable.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.

Questions people ask about John

What kinds of problems does John focus on?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are conversational and person-centered with clear questions and practical steps. He works collaboratively to tailor each plan to individual needs.

What is his clinical background?

He has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds a California LMFT license and practices in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are costs and subscription handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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