- Warm collaborative style
- Mindfulness and CBT
- 17 years experience
About Gregory
Gregory Harbaugh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, and codependency. He also supports those dealing with trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting questions, career stress, mood issues, and questions about identity. Gregory writes plainly and listens closely to understand each person's needs before planning next steps.
He brings 17 years of experience to sessions and draws on a mix of practical approaches. He begins by meeting clients where they are and focuses on clear, achievable goals. Sessions often include looking at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, building mindfulness skills, and improving connection in relationships.
Gregory trained through programs that included team-based care with medical and psychiatric practitioners and has been in private practice in Los Angeles since 2017. His background includes work with diverse populations and a range of conditions. He emphasizes careful assessment to guide treatment choices and will suggest referrals when an issue falls outside his scope.
In sessions he aims to be warm and direct, helping people speak honestly about what matters to them. He uses client-centered listening, cognitive tools to change unhelpful patterns, and mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity. The focus is on short-term gains when useful and longer work when deeper change is the goal.
Outside therapy he is involved in the creative arts as a songwriter and musician, and he keeps current through required continuing education for his license. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on his availability.
Approaches that guide online work and decision-making
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current connections and helps people notice patterns in closeness and distance. It can be useful for intimacy issues, relationship struggles, and codependency concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and letting the person lead the pace of conversation, which helps when someone needs support to clarify values or make life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. Early sessions typically focus on assessing what matters most and deciding whether brief skills work or deeper exploration is the best next step.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for quieter check-ins during a lunch break or between obligations. Many people find virtual sessions convenient for maintaining continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other routines.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems. Other areas include codependency, grief, parenting, career strain, and mood concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a client-centered, collaborative approach and focuses on practical steps. Sessions mix listening, skills training, and goal-setting to address immediate problems and longer-term patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience as a psychotherapist, including work in team-based clinical settings and private practice in Los Angeles since 2017.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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