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About John
John Rego is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 20 years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through grief, and cope with life changes. He also supports concerns around relationships, addiction, parenting, anger, and self-esteem. He offers a straightforward, respectful approach that aims to meet people where they are.
In sessions he listens closely and tailors the conversation to each person's needs. He uses practical talk and concrete steps rather than jargon. Over many years he has worked with people facing career shifts, mood disorders, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related struggles. He also addresses family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment themes, and blended family or fatherhood concerns.
His work draws on several established approaches. He uses client-centered methods to follow the person's pace and priorities. He applies cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns of thinking and try out small behavioral changes. He also draws from attachment-based work to look at close relationships and the ways early bonds affect current life.
John presents therapy as a collaborative process. He will help set goals and adjust the plan as progress is made. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation. If you want practical help for anxiety, grief, relationship strain, or recovery from addiction, he offers steady guidance and real-world tools.
To begin, the typical path is to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. That lets him and the person decide together on the best next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
John uses client-centered and attachment-based ideas in a way that fits online formats. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following your concerns, helping you set goals at your own pace and work through what matters most. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions, which is useful for intimacy issues and family of origin concerns.He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and then tries practical experiments to shift them. Together you and the therapist will decide which approaches to try based on your goals, comfort, and what feels most helpful. Figuring out the best fit is presented as a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make regular work on anxiety, mood, or relationship patterns more consistent by fitting sessions around daily responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, addictions, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar and depression, and related issues such as attachment and family of origin problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is direct and respectful, using plain language and collaborative goal-setting. He tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns in California.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practicing there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.