Daniel Romo, LMFT

Daniel Romo is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship problems, grief, or big life changes. He aims to make clients feel that they matter and to help them move toward clearer goals.

He trained in psychology and earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in trauma and Latinx studies. Early in his career he provided school-based services for elementary and secondary students and worked in residential settings supporting at-risk youth. That work shaped his practical, hands-on approach to therapy.

Over the past decade he has worked at several nonprofit organizations supporting people with depression, mood and thought disorders, impulse-control concerns, substance use issues, and relationship challenges. He has experience offering individual, group, and family-focused care and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, including members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

Daniel draws on a mix of approaches in his sessions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also integrates client-centered methods and mindfulness practices to tailor work to each person’s needs.

Clients can expect straightforward goal-setting and practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. He emphasizes collaboration, respect for cultural background, and realistic steps people can use between sessions.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Daniel often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) online to help people notice how thoughts and behaviors feed anxiety or low mood, then practice new responses. CBT sessions typically include short exercises, homework, and clear steps to try between meetings.

He also brings a client-centered approach that focuses on listening and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. That method helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and identify personal values and goals. Mindfulness therapy is another element he uses to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and build focus.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust based on what helps. Many people combine techniques rather than sticking to a single label.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow a full face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is handy for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing coaching-style contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between appointments.