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- Attachment based therapy
- CBT and DBT tools
- Work with chronic illness
About Francis
Francis Joseph Gallego, LCSW, is licensed in California and has 22 years of clinical experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBTQI-related issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, parenting and career questions. He uses straightforward talk and a mix of psychotherapy approaches to respond to each person's situation.
Gallego practices with attention to cultural humility and diversity. He recognizes how oppression and intergenerational trauma shape lives. He also brings experience supporting people affected by chronic illness such as cancer and HIV/AIDS, and those handling caregiver stress.
His work combines several methods. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. He uses client-centered skills to listen and prioritize the person's experience. He also applies cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior strategies to address thoughts, emotions, and coping skills.
Sessions aim to identify patterns and try practical steps that fit daily life. Conversations address communication, boundaries, and skills for managing strong feelings. When relevant, he will work with material about abandonment, attachment wounds, codependency, and control issues.
People can expect a focus on clear goals and gradual skill-building. The clinician also uses Jungian ideas when exploring deeper personal meaning and life themes. His stated approach is collaborative and goal-focused while attending to cultural and identity concerns.
To begin, prospective clients follow the listed intake path to match and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and use a cancelable subscription model.
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Therapeutic approaches available through online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help with intimacy issues, attachment wounds, and family-related conflict by tracing how past bonds affect today's reactions.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the person's experience. It helps people feel heard and clarifies goals before choosing concrete steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and habits. It offers practical tools for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes through short exercises and thought work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts methods over time based on what proves useful.
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or let someone avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy consistent with everyday life while focusing on skills, communication, and processing difficult experiences.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBTQI-related issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting, career matters, and related areas listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of approaches and focuses on clear goals, practical skills, and discussion of patterns in relationships and behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience, including work in New York, Hawaii, and California.
Where is his license held and what is the credential?
He holds an LCSW license in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.