Daniel Romo , LMFT

Daniel Romo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a longstanding commitment to helping people feel that they matter. Born and raised in Southern California, he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University Fullerton and a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in trauma and Latinx studies from Pacific Oaks College. His clinical work began in the mental health field in 2011, serving at-risk youth at a residential level 14 facility as a Mental Health Wellness Specialist where he focused on life skills and cognitive functioning.

In 2015 he transitioned into practicing therapy full time and completed a trainee-ship providing school-based services to elementary and secondary students in the Pasadena area, including Designated Instructional Services for a non-public school and work with a local nonprofit. Over the years he has worked as a mental health therapist at various nonprofit agencies and as a community wellness specialist, supporting clients in setting and achieving both short-term and long-term goals while being mindful of cultural and individual differences.

His experience includes individual, family, and group counseling for concerns such as depressive disorders, psychotic disorders, attention and impulse-control disorders, anger management, interpersonal relationship difficulties, and substance use. He has also worked with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and is passionate about expanding access to therapy for people who might otherwise lack services. Daniel’s approach is client-centered and culturally attentive, and he draws on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Family Systems, Object Relations, and Existential-Humanistic methods to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at improving quality of life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Daniel integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect for each person's values and experiences, helping individuals feel heard while exploring goals and personal strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress.

He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy techniques to help people build present-moment awareness and develop coping skills for emotional regulation and stress reduction. These methods can be useful for clients facing relationship challenges, trauma-related concerns, parenting stress, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Daniel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what is most effective for the individual.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from a therapist who can adapt approaches to work well in remote formats.