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Regina Angelo-Tarango

Regina Angelo-Tarango

LMFT

California

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In their wordsCompassionate, attachment-informed therapy for life changes

Key details

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 53554
NPI
1174760938
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Attachment focus
  • Practical coping skills
  • Family dynamics

About Regina

Regina Angelo-Tarango is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. She brings 17 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. Her style aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where practical steps can be taken toward feeling better.

She blends attachment-informed and client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. That mix helps people look at how early relationships shape current patterns, and then try small, concrete changes to shift those patterns. Sessions often include conversations about communication, boundaries, and coping skills.

Regina has worked with issues related to parenting, perinatal mood concerns, adoption and foster care dynamics, and caregiver stress. She also addresses anger, self-esteem, career stress, and adjustment after major life changes. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is one of the situational focuses she lists.

Her background includes experience with trauma, domestic violence, and multicultural concerns. Regina describes a therapeutic approach that considers family history, health, and spiritual beliefs when relevant. She emphasizes collaboration and gradual progress rather than quick fixes.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and attention to how relationships affect emotions and behavior. Regina encourages people to bring what matters most to the session so goals can be set that fit real life.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-based work pays attention to early relationships and how they shape current connections. It often involves noticing communication patterns and practicing different ways of relating in the moment. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It offers concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change reactions to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions are shaped together so skills and insights fit into everyday life rather than feeling theoretical.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from a quieter location with fewer distractions or pick a session type that needs less bandwidth, depending on what works best for them.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Regina help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. Additional focuses include parenting issues, caregiver stress, adoption and attachment-related concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach mixes attachment-based and client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on practical strategies for change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Regina has 17 years of experience in clinical practice working with a range of concerns from trauma to life transitions.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She holds the LMFT credential, listed as a California LMFT, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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