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Gary Greene

Supportive therapist blending practical tools and client focus

LMFT California

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Gary

Gary Greene is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, career challenges, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He also brings attention to related concerns such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, family-of-origin issues, and responses to trauma including post-traumatic stress and first responder or veteran-related struggles. His work includes support around divorce, substance use, grief, guilt and shame, and the emotional impacts of illness like cancer.

He favors a collaborative, client-centered stance that encourages honest expression and mutual respect. Gary integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused techniques into a respectful, practical approach that aims to build coping skills and clarify values.

He also mentors emerging clinicians and has experience supervising new therapists, which informs a thoughtful, reflective practice. Clients can expect a steady, nonjudgmental presence as they explore goals, try new strategies, and work toward improved functioning and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Gary blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered principles to offer practical support and empathetic listening. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thought patterns and developing concrete coping skills for issues like anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client’s perspective guides the work and helps build insight and emotional resilience.

Identifying the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gary collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. He discusses options, adapts techniques based on progress, and encourages input so that treatment remains relevant and workable for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. These formats allow continuity of care across distances, provide options for varying comfort levels with technology or communication styles, and make it easier to fit consistent sessions into life demands while working toward practical, measurable goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Gary works with stress, anxiety, addictions, career issues, coping with life changes, and coaching, and also attends to related matters such as attachment problems, family difficulties, and trauma-related concerns.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is client-centered and collaborative, emphasizing a respectful, nonjudgmental environment while integrating practical methods like cognitive behavioral strategies and trauma-focused techniques.
How long has this therapist been practicing?
He has 22 years of professional experience working with clients and supervising new therapists.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, credential CA LMFT 111668, and maintains practice based in California.
Are services available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How does pricing and payment work?
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 based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCancerCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English