John Rego

LMFT

California

Compassionate therapist helping people make meaningful change

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At a glance

Credentials

LMFT

License

LMFT, California / 45003

NPI

1184757494

Experience

20 years

Languages

English

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Attachment focus
   • Client-centered

   About John

   John Rego is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and major life changes. He also addresses addiction, parenting and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, depression, and career stress. John emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions.

   He uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to focus on how relationships and personal values shape choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential ideas may be brought in when they match someone’s needs.

   John prefers to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s situation. Sessions center on practical steps and clearer thinking, along with exploring feelings that matter. He aims for a supportive tone while helping clients set and reach goals.

   With two decades of practice in California, he has worked with many kinds of concerns from family of origin issues to grief and addiction. He describes therapy as a collaborative process and invites people to take the next step when they feel ready.

   To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

2. Approaches that guide online sessions

   John commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation step by step. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and patterns; it can help when relationship and intimacy issues cause pain. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and collaboration, giving people space to lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and supports their choices.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they like to problem-solve. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust them over time based on what helps most.
   
   Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, permit shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. It also allows sessions to continue across changes in daily life, while the therapist and client adapt pacing and focus to meet current needs.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefCoping with life changesCoaching

   Also works with

   AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

   Experience

   20+ years

   Listed in

   California

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does John commonly help with?

   He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, addictions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, depression, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.

   How would you describe his therapeutic style?

   He keeps conversations respectful and sensitive while tailoring the plan to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and exploring feelings that affect daily life.

   What is his clinical experience?

   He has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns in California.

   What are his credentials and location?

   He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

   Which languages are available for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with him?

   He does not accept international clients at this time.

   How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

   Costs vary with location and scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I get started?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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