Rafael Gomez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Rafael!

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who helps adults navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we'll build psychological flexibility, strengthen resilience, and create a life guided by your values instead of fear or self-doubt.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, self-doubt, and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel stuck or overwhelmed and want practical tools, a deeper self-understanding, and a clearer path towards meaningful change.

My approach

I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients respond more effectively to difficult thoughts and emotions. I also integrate trauma-informed care and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) principles to strengthen relationships, increase emotional awareness, and support lasting change.

My communication style

Clients often describe me as direct, supportive, and easy to talk to with an ability to put them at ease. I create a space where honesty, curiosity, and compassion guide our work. I'll help you uncover unhelpful patterns while helping you feel understood, respected, and empowered throughout this process.

My journey to mental healthcare

I believe people can grow through greater self-understanding and acceptance of who they are. Watching clients reconnect with their values, emotions, heal from difficult experiences, and build more fulfilling lives, continues to inspire and motivate my work every day.

My goals for you

We'll begin by identifying what matters most to you and turning those values into realistic, measurable goals. Together we'll regularly check in on your progress, address obstacles, and develop skills that will help you create meaningful and lasting change in and outside of therapy.

Our first session

Our first session is a conversation where we'll explore what's bringing you to therapy, discuss your goals, and identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of where to begin and how we'll work together moving forward.

I identify as...

Male
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

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Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

+ 1 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

TRICARE West (TriWest Healthcare Alliance)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 65 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling (Marriage and Family Therapy) from California State University, Fullerton.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Rafael Gomez