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Franco Romualdez(He/Him/His)

(He/Him/His)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California
Anxiety - Depression- Existential crisis & challenges- Life transitions- Relationship issues- Stress management-
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Professional statement

Franco Romualdez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Irvine, CA. His expertise lies in helping young adults and adults work through their anxiety, depression, or chronic stress. Many of his clients are going through periods of major life changes such as starting or ending relationships, finishing school and beginning their career, or combatting high levels of stress. These situations result in feelings such as loneliness, frustration, or low self-esteem, which can also impact relationships. Franco provides knowledgeable guidance to those searching for a pathway forward.

Franco’s goal is to connect clients with a greater sense of meaning in their lives, helping them connect with fulfillment across their work and personal lives, and especially in their relationships. His sessions are collaborative as he takes clients through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), encouraging them to engage in psychological flexibility and learning more about their core values. He also teaches clients tools and exercises from positive psychology, giving clients strategies to implement throughout the week to help them shift away from negative patterns.

Franco earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. He has nearly 10 years of experience as a therapist and draws from his personal life experiences as a husband and father. His therapy style is communicative and understanding, and his clients find themselves more hopeful about living fulfilling, peaceful lives.


Message to clients

A quote that has always stayed with me is, “Into the Great Perhaps.” It reminds me that growth often begins where certainty ends. Therapy, to me, is an invitation to step into that unknown—where discomfort, insight, and transformation coexist. If you're here, you're probably standing at the edge of something hard to name but impossible to ignore. That edge is where our work begins.

In our sessions, we won’t aim to fix or erase your thoughts and feelings. Instead, we’ll make space for them—so you can begin to respond in ways that reflect who you are and what you care about. Whether you're feeling lost, stuck, or simply tired of carrying so much alone, my hope is that therapy becomes a place where you rediscover strength, clarity, and direction. Together, we’ll explore what your “Great Perhaps” might look like—and what it could mean to live with more purpose, courage, and presence.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years



Licensure

California: 134933

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare

Franco Romualdez is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Kaiser Permanente HMO


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$160 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$120 - $160

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

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