Gregory Harbaugh, LMFT

Gregory Harbaugh is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the challenges that come with life transitions. He also supports clients with grief, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, LGBT and gender dysphoria questions, mood disorders, trauma and abuse recovery, and aging and geriatric issues. Gregory writes and works from California and brings 17 years of clinical experience to his practice.

He aims to meet each person where they are and to build a collaborative relationship. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical skills, including mindfulness practices, thinking about how thoughts affect feelings and actions, and exploring attachment patterns that shape relationships. Gregory emphasizes helping clients express themselves and find ways to feel more comfortable in daily life.

His background includes graduate study at the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan, with clinical training that included multidisciplinary teamwork at community clinics. He has worked with a wide range of concerns and values an approach shaped by several therapeutic traditions. Gregory maintains continuing education to keep his practice current.

In therapy he may use client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, dialectical ideas, and attachment-focused thinking depending on what fits a person’s needs. He also provides assessment and referral when issues fall outside his scope. Gregory combines practical strategies with reflective work to help people move toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day functioning.

Outside of therapy he is involved in the creative arts as a songwriter and musician, and he brings that curiosity to collaborative clinical work.

How his approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current connections. It helps people improve communication, rebuild trust, and understand why they react a certain way with loved ones. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy encourages gentle awareness of the present moment and can reduce rumination and reactivity while improving emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gregory will talk with the client about goals, daily challenges, and preferences, then try methods that fit. He adjusts techniques over time so the work stays practical and relevant to the person’s life.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what’s offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session isn't possible. It can also let someone work with a licensed professional from their region while focusing on the same skills used in in-person work.