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Dr. Michael Greenberg

Calm-focused, evidence-informed psychological care

CA Psychologist 30676 California

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michael

Dr. Michael Greenberg brings a cognitive behavioral perspective to his clinical work, combining practical skill-building with attention to values and mindfulness.

Background and approach

He is a licensed psychologist in California (CA Psychologist 30676) and has built over a decade of experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and related patterns such as avoidance and interpersonal difficulties. His background includes published writing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and a comfort drawing from multiple evidence-informed methods to meet each client’s situation.

Dr. Greenberg’s practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, relationship struggles, career and motivation challenges, substance and behavioral addictions, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue.

He also addresses more specific issues such as attachment and control difficulties, chronic illness and pain, dissociation, and the aftermath of domestic violence or separation. He aims to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s goals, offering practical strategies alongside reflective work to support meaningful change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Greenberg commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and build willingness to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. When emotion regulation and interpersonal skills are the focus, techniques drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy can be used to teach practical strategies for coping and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with clients to explore what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from different approaches over time so that treatment remains responsive and goal-oriented.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow clients to engage in skills practice, values work, and therapy-focused conversations from locations that suit their schedules while maintaining continuity of care when in-person options are limited.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Greenberg help with?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and trauma-related problems, as well as career difficulties, addictions, sleep issues, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is his general therapeutic approach and style?
He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT skills, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to provide practical tools and reflective exploration.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Dr. Greenberg has 13 years of experience working in the mental health field and has published work related to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Where is Dr. Greenberg licensed to practice?
He is licensed in California as CA Psychologist 30676 and provides services while based in California.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsSleeping disordersSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English