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Diego Gomez

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Diego Gomez, LMHC

Florida

LMHC - Family and parenting, stress and mood issues

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About

  • CBT techniques
  • ACT strategies
  • Emotion work

About Diego

Diego Gomez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting concerns, family issues, trauma, addiction, ADHD, sleep problems, and related struggles. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Diego takes a conversational, person-centered approach. He listens closely and brings psychoeducation into sessions so people understand what drives their feelings and behaviors. He explains techniques plainly and practices skills alongside clients rather than just describing them.

He uses a mix of well-known therapies to match what each person needs. That can include cognitive behavioral tools to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts, acceptance-based strategies to reduce avoidance, and emotion-focused ideas to improve how someone relates to strong feelings. The emphasis is on practical steps someone can try between sessions.

In therapy he prioritizes clear communication. He focuses on building trust, being nonjudgmental, and creating a steady space for honest conversations. He helps people break big problems into manageable parts and develop workable routines for day-to-day life.

Diego also brings experience with specific concerns such as obsessive-compulsive symptoms, impulsivity, relationship and intimacy questions, grief, and parenting stress. He encourages straightforward goal-setting and checks progress frequently so sessions stay relevant and time-effective.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see how his style fits their needs.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches Diego often uses online

Diego commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, value-driven actions even when emotions are uncomfortable.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety, depression, or anger. CBT work often includes clear, short exercises to test beliefs and change unhelpful behaviors between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process steers which techniques are emphasized and how sessions are structured.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered. In general, online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around parenting, work, and everyday life. They can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-in meetings when needed, and help fit therapy into a busy routine without changing the focus on skill practice and problem-solving.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with related to family and parenting?

He addresses parenting stress, family problems, communication issues, and concerns about intimacy and relationship strain. He also works with grief, trauma, and behavioral concerns that affect household dynamics.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a person-centered, conversational approach that includes psychoeducation. Sessions combine listening with practical exercises and skill-building.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and mental health professional in Florida.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LMHC licensed in Florida. He practices with a Florida-based license and lists Florida as his location.

Can I work with him in my language?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where the client is located.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.

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

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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