- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Gregory
Gregory Harbaugh is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship struggles, trauma, and grief. He draws on 17 years of clinical experience to create a calm, straightforward space where clients can speak openly and set practical goals.
He begins by meeting each person where they are and tailoring sessions to immediate needs. Sessions aim to help people express themselves, feel more comfortable, and make changes that improve daily life.
Background and approach
Gregory uses clear, work-focused strategies rather than long lectures or vague talk. His background includes training in community clinic settings and work with a broad range of concerns. He uses approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness.
These are mixed to fit what a person needs in the moment. Gregory stresses collaboration. He helps clients identify strengths, set small goals, and try practical skills between sessions.
He also offers help with coaching-style issues like career decisions and life transitions, and can point people toward other services when a need falls outside his scope. People who prefer a steady, respectful guide will find his style approachable. He values warmth, honesty, and clear problem-solving.
Clients can expect to leave sessions with concrete steps to practice during the week.
What Gregory works with
Everything Gregory lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gregory helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gregory lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current parenting and intimacy. Online sessions use discussion and exercises to spot those patterns and try new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for building confidence and clarifying parenting values or relationship goals.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In online sessions Gregory can teach simple CBT tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts, set small experiments, and track progress between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining strategies or trying a different route if something does not fit.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face when screen time suits them. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging make quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support easier to fit into a busy day. These options help people keep momentum and use skills in real life.
Questions people ask about Gregory
What concerns does Gregory address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, grief, self-esteem, career challenges, and mood disorders including bipolar.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He uses a mix of attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, and mindfulness practices to fit each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience as a psychotherapist working in community clinic settings and independent practice in California.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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