John Rego, LMFT
Therapist in California
John Rego is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 20 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, addiction, and major life changes.
- License 45003 · California Expires October 2026
- NPI 1184757494 · national registry
- Experience and languages 20+ years in practice English
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About John
John Rego is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 20 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, addiction, and major life changes. He focuses on practical support that helps people feel steadier and more able to cope. His style is straightforward and respectful.
He listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals and steps they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Sessions are tailored to the situation, whether that means short-term coaching to handle a specific crisis or longer work on patterns that keep showing up. He often draws on the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are present, using conversations that help people notice interaction habits and practice simpler ways of connecting.
Attachment-based ideas guide work around closeness and safety, and client-centered approaches keep the sessions focused on each person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies are used when changing thoughts and behaviors can reduce anxiety or lift mood. Existential questions about meaning and values come up when people face big life transitions or grief.
John describes therapy as a collaborative process. He aims to create a calm, direct space where people can name what’s hard, try new ways of relating, and build skills that fit their daily life.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 45003 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1184757494 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches John names
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches John names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How John Uses Therapeutic Methods Online
John often combines the Gottman Method with attachment-based work when relationship patterns and closeness are central concerns. The Gottman Method involves noticing interaction habits, learning simple communication skills, and practicing small changes in how partners speak and listen. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of closeness affect current relationships and helps people develop more supported ways of relating.He also uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on each person’s experience. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration so clients shape goals and decide what feels most helpful. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process; the therapist will work together with the client to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging offer flexibility for brief updates, coaching between sessions, or continuing work in moments when a longer session isn’t possible.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, coping with life changes, addictions, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, and related family and attachment issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He works in a direct, respectful way and tailors sessions to each person. Expect a mix of listening, goal-setting, practical steps, and time to reflect.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience as a therapist in California.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds the LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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