Craig Bray, LMFT

Craig Bray is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. He brings six years of clinical experience and focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, and LGBT issues. He talks with people plainly and respectfully to understand what matters most to them.

He tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation. Sessions aim to identify patterns that cause distress and find small, doable steps to change them. Craig draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and other therapeutic ideas to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

Craig also helps people with a range of related concerns, including abandonment issues, attachment patterns, body image, codependency, communication problems, and struggles around caregiving and aging. He addresses difficult life moments like divorce, grief, end-of-life questions, and fatherhood issues with steady attention and practical guidance.

His approach is collaborative. He listens first, then works with each person to set clear, realistic goals. Conversations are straightforward, and plans are adjusted as needs change.

Sessions can use different formats to fit a person’s life. Craig supports people in English and accepts international clients. He aims to make therapy an accessible tool for coping, growth, and clearer choices.

How these therapy approaches work online

Craig often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions typically include identifying thinking patterns and practicing small, concrete changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and letting the person guide the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to clarify values and decide on next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Then they’ll try methods and adjust them as progress is made in a collaborative way.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different needs. Video calls are useful for fuller conversation and face-to-face connection. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, written reflection, or ongoing support between longer sessions.