Gregory Harbaugh

Seasoned LMFT blending practical therapy and compassion

LMFT California

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Gregory

Gregory Harbaugh is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, grief, and identity-related concerns. He brings 17 years of clinical experience and blends practical, evidence-informed methods to meet clients where they are and support real-world change.

Background and approach

Gregory emphasizes helping clients feel seen, understood, and able to make choices that align with their values and goals. His style is collaborative and adaptive, drawing from cognitive behavioral techniques to examine how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, alongside attachment-focused work that explores relationship patterns and security.

He also incorporates client-centered principles and mindfulness practices to foster self-awareness and emotional regulation. Gregory’s background includes clinical training at Saban Community Clinic and years of independent practice in Los Angeles, with ongoing professional education to inform his work.

Clients can expect an individualized approach aimed at strengthening coping skills, improving communication, and clarifying identity and life direction. He also supports work on intimacy, parenting, career concerns, mood and personality issues, and complex presentations where careful assessment and coordinated care are valuable.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed in relationships to help clients improve intimacy, communication, and security with partners and family members. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, non-directive stance where the therapist provides empathy and support so clients can explore their values and discover solutions that feel authentic.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gregory works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, then blends approaches as needed rather than relying on a single method. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy aligns with each person’s needs and evolves with progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations within California. These formats support ongoing skill practice and check-ins while allowing the therapist and client to adapt pace and intensity based on clinical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Gregory works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns, parenting and family problems, bipolar and mood disorders, obsessions and compulsions, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

He uses a collaborative, client-centered style that combines cognitive behavioral methods, attachment-based work, mindfulness, DBT-informed skills, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor treatment to each person's needs and goals.

How long has he practiced clinically?

Gregory has 17 years of experience as a psychotherapist and maintains ongoing continuing education to support his clinical skills and treatment planning.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, credential CA LMFT 100711, and practices in California.

Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English