Gregory Buttner, LMFT

Gregory Buttner is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California with 12 years of professional experience supporting people through some of life’s toughest challenges. He works with individuals facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and family system concerns, helping them identify strengths and build coping skills to move forward.

Gregory approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the author of their own story and already possesses resources that can be mobilized for healing. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a collaborative, respectful stance to help clients set goals and make meaningful changes. He emphasizes courage and perseverance as qualities the therapeutic process can help foster, and he offers steady support while clients work through change.

In sessions Gregory focuses on practical, goal-oriented work tailored to each person’s needs, whether addressing addiction, processing traumatic experiences, managing mood concerns, or navigating major life transitions. He provides care in English and is available to clients located in California.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Gregory uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to concerns such as addiction, trauma, grief, and mood disorders. He applies structured cognitive and behavioral strategies to help identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build practical coping skills for everyday life. He also uses trauma-focused methods to help people process distressing experiences and reduce their impact on current functioning, and addiction-focused interventions to support relapse prevention and strengthen motivation for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gregory works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting the plan as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit regular therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity across life changes, and access support from home or other convenient locations, while still working with a licensed professional.