- Client-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Attachment focus
About Gregory
Gregory Harbaugh is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, career questions, and guilt and shame. He also addresses concerns related to LGBT matters, bipolar and mood disorders, and complicated grief or loss.
He favors an individualized, client-centered style. Sessions begin by listening to what matters most now and shaping goals from there. He uses clear techniques rather than jargon, and aims to help people notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behavior that keep them stuck.
His approach draws from several practical methods. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and intimacy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Mindfulness practices are offered for stress, anxiety, and grounding during hard moments.
Gregory trained at the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan and completed clinical training at Saban Community Clinic in Los Angeles. He has experience working with diverse populations and collaborated with medical and psychiatric teams during his training. He has been in private practice in California since 2017.
He describes assessment and case formulation as important skills, especially when symptoms cross diagnostic areas. When an issue falls outside his scope, he aims to guide people toward appropriate referrals. He also draws on life outside therapy - songwriting and music - to inform a flexible, practical way of working.
How therapeutic approaches appear in online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships. Online conversations look at how early and recent relationships shape trust, closeness, and reacting when someone feels abandoned or ashamed. This helps with intimacy issues, attachment problems, and relationship stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions Gregory would help identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses or behaviors between meetings. This is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with guilt or obsessive thinking.
Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to notice the present moment and manage strong feelings. Online sessions can include short exercises to reduce reactivity and build grounding skills that people can use during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single method from the start.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, keeping appointments when travel is difficult, or choosing shorter check-ins when that suits a person’s routine.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, career struggles, and guilt and shame among other areas.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He begins by listening and clarifying what those feelings look like in daily life, then uses client-centered conversation, CBT techniques, and mindfulness to help people notice and change patterns that keep guilt or shame active.
What is his background and experience?
He has 17 years of experience, trained at the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan, and completed clinical training at Saban Community Clinic in Los Angeles.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees or payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.