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Craig Bray

Practical, compassionate therapy for personal growth

LMFT California

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Craig

Craig Bray is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who draws on a blend of cognitive behavioral, client-centered, existential, narrative, and psychodynamic approaches.

Background and approach

He focuses on practical strategies for stress and anxiety while also attending to relationship concerns, anger, depression, and issues commonly experienced by LGBT clients. With six years of clinical experience, he aims to tailor conversations and treatment to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Craig emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his work, and he partners with clients to develop plans that fit their needs. He encourages people who are ready to pursue a more satisfying life to take the first steps, offering support and empowerment throughout the process.

Sessions are shaped around the individual rather than a preset formula, combining evidence-informed techniques and thoughtful exploration to address both immediate symptoms and deeper patterns.

Integrating therapeutic approaches with online care

Craig uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for reducing anxiety and managing stress. He also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore values and make choices that feel authentic. When helpful, elements of existential and narrative work are used to examine meaning, life transitions, and the stories people tell about themselves, supporting deeper reflection alongside symptom-focused strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Craig treats that as a collaborative effort. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for their situation.

The online format makes it easier to access consistent care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to fit into busy lives, and make it possible to continue work when in-person visits are impractical, while still maintaining a therapist-client relationship with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Craig works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, depression, and LGBT-related issues. He also focuses on a range of topics such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.
What is Craig's therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and other therapies to balance practical skills with deeper personal exploration. The approach is collaborative and responsive to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns and clinical approaches.
What credentials and location are provided?
Craig is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the California license CA LMFT 115026 and practices in California.
Can nonresidents or people abroad work with him?
He accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the United States.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English