Gregory Harbaugh, LMFT

Gregory Harbaugh is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 17 years of clinical experience. He offers straightforward, practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, and trauma-related issues.

He focuses on meeting people where they are and building a collaborative plan. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Gregory aims to help clients notice unhelpful thought patterns, try new behaviors, and practice skills that ease daily life.

His work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside attachment-focused and client-centered approaches. He uses mindfulness practices and some dialectical strategies to manage strong emotions and build better coping. He also pays attention to identity, cultural background, and sexual expression when those topics arise.

Gregory earned graduate degrees from the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan, and holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential (LMFT). He has provided psychotherapy in community clinic and private practice settings and continues to pursue required continuing education.

People who choose him can expect clear explanations, practical exercises, and collaborative goal-setting. He can suggest referrals when an issue is outside his scope. Gregory also brings a creative perspective from his interests in songwriting and music to the work when helpful.

Therapy with him is offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Gregory uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thoughts and behaviors that cause distress. CBT often includes practical exercises, short homework tasks, and step-by-step skill building that adapt well to video or phone sessions.

He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape reactions. This approach helps with intimacy troubles, relationship patterns, and feeling understood during sessions. Client-centered methods guide a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation focused on each person's goals and values.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. He will collaborate with clients to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is useful for longer, interactive sessions and exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth or no camera is preferred. Live chat and messaging allow short check-ins, quick skill practice, and flexible communication between sessions.