- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About John
John Rego is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California with 20 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns. He focuses on practical support for everyday problems and big life shifts. His style is calm and direct, aimed at making therapy feel manageable and useful from the first session.
He centers conversation on what matters most to the person in the room.
Background and approach
Sessions usually involve clear goals, skill-building, and talking through patterns that get in the way. He adapts his approach to fit each person's situation rather than using the same plan for everyone. John often draws on attachment ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections.
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change behavior. When fitting, he brings in client-centered listening so people feel heard while they explore change. Parents who are frustrated, burned out, or unsure about discipline and boundaries can expect practical tools and a focus on improving everyday interactions.
He also supports people facing addiction, major career changes, or grief after loss by helping them clarify next steps and build coping skills. People who value straightforward conversation and a collaborative plan tend to do well with his approach. He works in English and practices throughout California as an LMFT.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else John helps people with.
- 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 lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Attachment and CBT Translate to Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns shape trust, communication, and emotional response. It helps people understand why they react certain ways in relationships and explores steps toward more supported interactions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is practical and often focuses on short-term goals like reducing anxiety, improving mood, or changing a specific behavior that causes conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. John collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. He checks in about what is working and adjusts strategies so the plan stays useful and relevant.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when deeper exploration is needed. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits better. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send quick updates, work through skills between sessions, or keep momentum when schedules are tight.
Questions people ask about John
What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, addictions, career concerns, mood disorders, and related problems listed in his specialties.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are goal oriented and conversational. He blends listening with practical tools, helping people try new behaviors and track what changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a therapist working with a variety of life stressors and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LMFT in California and provides services from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he use online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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