- Anger management skills
- Attachment focus
- CBT and DBT techniques
About Francis
Francis Joseph Gallego is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 22 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and anger. He also helps people facing relationship strain, grief, addictions, parenting concerns, and LGBTQ-related issues.
He practiced in New York and Hawaii before working in California. That range of settings has informed a practical approach to common life problems. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills clients can use between meetings, and making sense of how past experiences affect current reactions.
Francis uses several well-known methods rather than one fixed recipe. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape ways of relating now. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety, and DBT skills for managing strong emotions in the moment.
He also incorporates client-centered and Jungian perspectives when they fit the work. That can mean giving room for a person’s own pace, and paying attention to recurring themes or symbols that show up in life. The aim is to build practical tools and clearer self-awareness.
Francis notes a commitment to cultural humility and inclusion and pays attention to how social and systemic forces affect feelings and behavior. He has experience supporting people affected by chronic illness and those processing intergenerational or community-based trauma.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Francis brings together attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral ideas into online sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people notice repeated interaction styles that fuel anger or distance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them, which can reduce recurring anger and anxiety.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when clients need tools for handling intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. DBT offers practical exercises for tracking triggers, reducing reactivity, and using grounding techniques in the moment. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work and will be decided together based on the client’s goals and preferences.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, and they can allow for shorter check-ins or face-to-face style meetings without a commute. If you need a simpler, quieter setup or a shorter meeting during a break, discuss that when scheduling so sessions match daily life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and related problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-oriented style that combines attachment-informed work, client-centered listening, and skills-based interventions from CBT and DBT.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 22 years of professional experience, including practice time in New York, Hawaii, and California.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.