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Diego Gumucio

Diego Gumucio

LMHC, LPC

Therapist · Florida · 5+ years of experience

Calm, direct help for strong emotions

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  • Person-centered care
  • Accepts Spanish
  • Focus on anger

About Diego

Diego Gumucio is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Florida. He has five years of clinical experience helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, and other life challenges. Diego works with each person to match sessions to their needs and goals. He prefers a practical, person-centered style. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can change. Diego listens for the client’s priorities and adapts techniques to fit their situation rather than using a single method for everyone. Diego draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. This mix lets him teach skills for managing strong emotions, test new ways of thinking, and build values-based goals that matter to the client. Clinical work may address a wide range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship problems, grief, sleep difficulties, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also supports people facing adoption and foster care issues, immigration-related stress, first responder strain, and family of origin problems. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and Diego accepts international clients. He asks new clients to choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida, Idaho

Languages

English, Spanish

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Diego blends practical approaches that teach skills and help clarify values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, and it supports setting goals based on personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diego collaborates with each person to choose what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions often include trying techniques and adjusting the plan so the client can see what feels helpful. Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Online work also makes it easier to connect with a therapist who speaks English or Spanish and to continue sessions while traveling internationally. Discuss format and scheduling with the therapist when you arrange your first appointment to find what works for you.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Languages
English, Spanish
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH19730
License (Idaho)
LPC · No. 3071184
NPI
1235800970

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Diego commonly help with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and trauma among other concerns listed in his profile.

What is his therapy style like?

Diego uses a practical, person-centered style that focuses on the here and now and adapts methods to each person's needs.

What experience does he bring?

He has five years of clinical experience working with individuals on a variety of life challenges and emotional concerns.

What credentials and region does he hold?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are session costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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