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Diego Gomez

Diego Gomez, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

  • Trauma aware
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Person-centered care

About Diego

Diego Gomez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. He speaks English and Spanish, and he draws on ten years of clinical work to support people through difficult life changes and emotional crises.

He uses a straightforward, person-centered style. Sessions focus on listening, practical skill building, and clear psychoeducation so people understand why certain thoughts and behaviors happen. Diego emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk openly and begin to make changes that matter in daily life.

Diego combines several therapeutic approaches to fit each person’s needs rather than relying on one method alone. He often blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive-behavioral tools and emotion-focused techniques. The mix aims to reduce distress, improve coping, and strengthen emotional awareness.

His background includes extensive experience with attention differences, obsessive-compulsive concerns, mood challenges, and trauma and abuse. He also works with relationship strain, parenting stress, addictions, and grief, helping people learn skills to handle intense emotions and rebuild routines.

In sessions he focuses on clear goals and step-by-step practices. He aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build more flexible ways of responding. Scheduling and next steps are handled through the site’s matching and booking process.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Diego often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his clinical work. ACT focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters to them and taking committed action toward those values. CBT targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises and practice to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy principles, which prioritize empathic listening and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. That approach helps people feel heard and able to explore feelings before moving into more structured interventions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Diego will work with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs. He starts by listening, then suggests a blend of strategies and checks in regularly to adjust the plan.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the original biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can schedule during a lunch break or between commitments. Licensed professionals can use a mix of listening, skills practice, and brief homework in remote sessions to keep progress moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Diego address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, OCD, bipolar symptoms, and related issues.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a person-centered, attentive approach that combines listening with psychoeducation and practical skill building.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Diego has about ten years of experience working as a psychotherapist and mental health professional.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin?

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

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