Diego Gomez , LMHC

Diego Gomez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with more than 10 years of experience providing psychotherapy and mental health support. He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

He also focuses on areas such as autism and Asperger syndrome, commitment and control issues, communication problems, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), family conflict, forgiveness, impulsivity, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, obsessions and compulsions including OCD, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm. Diego brings an attentive, empathic, person-centered stance to his work, combining supportive psychotherapy with psychoeducation to help people build insight and practical coping skills.

His clinical approach is integrative and draws on established methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Grounded in respectful dialogue, he emphasizes developing rapport and a therapeutic relationship marked by nonjudgmental acceptance and clear, objective feedback. Diego aims to help clients increase self-awareness, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and strengthen resilience as they work toward meaningful change.

Integrative therapeutic approaches for online care

Diego incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values and taking committed action that aligns with those values. ACT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges around motivation and life change.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening, unconditional positive regard, and a collaborative relationship that helps people explore their experiences at their own pace. This approach is helpful for building self-understanding, self-esteem, and emotional processing.

Additionally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skills training. CBT can be effective for conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Diego works collaboratively with each person and with licensed professionals when appropriate to tailor methods to the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. He emphasizes shared decision-making so the treatment plan fits the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule care around work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats support continuity of care and allow therapists to adapt sessions to what works best for the client.