- Client-focused care
- Practical strategies
- Respectful support
About Craig
Craig Bray is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, and LGBT issues, and he approaches each person with respect and sensitivity. Craig emphasizes a collaborative process and meets people where they are in life.
His practice centers on tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s needs. He listens for what matters most and helps clients set realistic steps toward change. Sessions often look at patterns that keep people stuck and identify small, practical moves that can ease daily strain.
Craig draws on several therapy styles to guide work in the room. He uses client-centered methods to prioritize the client's experience and CBT tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also integrates narrative and psychodynamic ideas when useful to understand life stories and underlying patterns.
He regularly addresses issues related to codependency, attachment, communication problems, and control struggles. Craig also supports people facing life transitions such as divorce, caregiving stress, aging concerns, and end-of-life issues. He aims to make therapy a steady, readable process rather than a confusing one.
People who choose Craig can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space and a plan that reflects their goals. He encourages small experiments between sessions to build momentum. If you want a practical, person-focused approach, he helps you find the next right step.
How Craig's Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means the therapist focuses on understanding the client's experience and reflecting it back, which helps people feel heard and clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral experiments to change patterns, a useful fit for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Craig will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean prioritizing listening and emotional validation at first, then adding CBT exercises or narrative work to address life stories and patterns.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce time spent commuting. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and can make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions. The therapist and client will discuss what works practically and make adjustments to keep therapy helpful and manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Craig address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, and LGBT related concerns. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, communication problems, and caregiving or end-of-life challenges.
What is Craig's therapeutic style?
Craig blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and draws on narrative and psychodynamic ideas when helpful. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood, relationship stress, and identity-related issues.
Where is Craig licensed and based?
He is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are accepted; please confirm practical details like scheduling and time zones when booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Verify current pricing during the booking process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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