Francis Joseph Gallego, LCSW
California LCSW specializing in trauma support
- Trauma informed care
- LGBTQ support
- Teletherapy options
About Francis Joseph Gallego
Francis Joseph Gallego is a California-licensed clinician with 22 years of professional experience, including six years in New York, three years in Hawaii, and more than eleven years in California. He holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and brings long-term practice supporting people through stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, and LGBTQI-related concerns. He has also worked extensively with women, individuals affected by chronic illness such as cancer and HIV/AIDS, and communities of color, focusing on how intergenerational trauma influences family patterns and personal well-being.
Gallego approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, emphasizing cultural humility, diversity, and inclusion while attending to the ways oppression shapes lived experience. He adapts dialogue and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique situation, tailoring interventions to address issues like attachment and abandonment, codependency, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges. Seeking change can take courage, and he frames his role as a steady, supportive presence who helps clients move toward a more fulfilling life and greater resilience.
His work blends evidence-informed techniques with relational attention, aiming to create a collaborative space where goals are clear and progress is practical. Francis frames therapy as a partnership, holding space for difficult feelings while helping clients develop skills for healthier relationships, emotion regulation, and life transitions.
Gallego approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, emphasizing cultural humility, diversity, and inclusion while attending to the ways oppression shapes lived experience. He adapts dialogue and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique situation, tailoring interventions to address issues like attachment and abandonment, codependency, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges. Seeking change can take courage, and he frames his role as a steady, supportive presence who helps clients move toward a more fulfilling life and greater resilience.
His work blends evidence-informed techniques with relational attention, aiming to create a collaborative space where goals are clear and progress is practical. Francis frames therapy as a partnership, holding space for difficult feelings while helping clients develop skills for healthier relationships, emotion regulation, and life transitions.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Francis Joseph Gallego have?
Francis Joseph Gallego has 22 years of experience.
Is Francis Joseph Gallego a licensed therapist?
Yes, he holds the credential LCSW, which indicates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 61341.
In which languages does Francis Joseph Gallego provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Francis Joseph Gallego located?
He is located in California.
How can I work with Francis Joseph Gallego as my therapist?
You can work with Francis Joseph Gallego through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Francis Joseph Gallego work with international clients?
Yes, Francis Joseph Gallego works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Francis Joseph Gallego cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Support
Francis Joseph Gallego integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address relationship patterns, emotional responses, and practical problem solving. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence present-day bonds and helps people rebuild trust, set boundaries, and improve intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, using empathic listening and unconditional positive regard to foster self-understanding and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Francis works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess which methods feel most helpful and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.
Online sessions allow the same therapeutic approaches to be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support when life gets complicated, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday routines.
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