Dr. Gail Masterson
Experienced therapist guiding practical change
LMFT California
- Experience
- 28 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Gail
Dr. Gail Masterson brings nearly three decades of clinical experience to her practice as an LMFT in California.
Background and approach
She draws on a background that includes a PhD in Psychology, an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, and work in early teletherapy settings, combining long-term psychodynamic exploration with focused, solution-oriented strategies. Her approach values the client’s own insight while offering coaching and thoughtful questioning to help clarify options and prompt meaningful steps forward.
Clients who come for help with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, or life transitions will find a therapist comfortable with both shorter-term and deeper work. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and existential perspectives, and also uses mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
Dr. Masterson emphasizes collaboration and practical problem-solving, aiming to help people find footing amid uncertainty and identify paths that feel authentic and workable.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to life
Dr. Masterson often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered therapy in her online practice. CBT provides structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for issues like anxiety, stress, and depression. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard and supported while they explore personal values and choices.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Masterson approaches this collaboratively. She will work with each client to clarify goals, test approaches, and adjust strategies so the work fits the client's needs and preferences rather than imposing a single method from the start.
Online therapy with her includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, manage caregiving or work obligations, and access consistent therapeutic support without traveling to an office.
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Experience
28+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English