Gregory Harbaugh , LMFT

Gregory Harbaugh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 17 years of experience working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, families and groups. He holds degrees from the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan, and completed clinical training at Saban Community Clinic where he treated a diverse range of patients as part of an interdisciplinary team that included medical and psychiatric practitioners.

He has been licensed and in private practice in Los Angeles since 2017 and maintains ongoing professional development, completing 36 hours of continuing education every two years as required for license renewal. Gregory emphasizes an individualized, meeting-the-client-where-they-are approach, helping people express themselves, feel more comfortable in their lives, and pursue personal growth and greater well-being.

His work draws on several therapeutic approaches including attachment-based perspectives, client-centered (person-centered) methods that favor collaborative guided discovery, cognitive behavioral techniques that explore links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as mindfulness practices and solution-focused ideas when appropriate. He is skilled in complex differential diagnosis, which helps tailor treatment planning when symptoms cross diagnostic categories, and he provides referrals when concerns fall outside his scope of practice.

Gregory treats a broad array of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse recovery, obsessive and compulsive patterns, mood and personality disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family problems, grief, career and stress management, and identity-related concerns including gender dysphoria and LGBT issues. He also offers assessment and referral for addiction and eating disorder concerns when indicated. Outside of therapy, he pursues creative work as a songwriter and musician. Throughout his practice he emphasizes warmth, empathy, and collaboration to help clients build on strengths and reach their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Gregory Harbaugh

Gregory integrates attachment-based therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and helps people heal attachment injuries and build more secure connections. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, non-directive process where the therapist supports the client in exploring values, goals, and self-understanding at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often producing practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Gregory works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy is tailored to each individual or relationship.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations, accommodate busy schedules, and continue care through life changes while maintaining the therapeutic work and momentum.