About
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Gottman exercises
About John
John Rego is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief and life changes. He also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, addiction, intimacy concerns, and career stress.
His approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step changes rather than long theoretical talks. John uses several established methods to guide work on attachment, thinking patterns, and everyday communication problems.
Clients can expect help sorting through difficult emotions, improving how they relate to others, and making decisions about next steps. He pays attention to family background, attachment histories, and how those patterns show up now. That often includes looking at communication habits and boundaries that affect day-to-day life.
John draws on client-centered principles to listen and reflect what matters most to the client. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. For relationship-focused concerns he applies exercises from the Gottman Method to sharpen communication and reduce conflict.
He works in English and practices in California. The first session typically clarifies current struggles, short-term goals, and a plan for the following weeks. People seeking family or parenting help will find focused, practical conversation about roles, routines, and repair strategies.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
John often draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns affect present interactions and helps people notice and change those patterns. CBT looks at thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete experiments to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning may combine attachment ideas, CBT exercises, and relationship-focused work depending on what the client wants to prioritize.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten travel time, or allow a quieter check-in between obligations. Practical benefits include being able to meet from wherever you are based in California and keeping therapy consistent when schedules change.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting concerns, addictions, and related family problems.
How would he approach a strained relationship at home?
He uses Gottman-informed communication exercises and attachment-focused conversation to identify interaction patterns and practical steps to change them.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services out of that state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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