Gregory Harbaugh, LMFT

Gregory Harbaugh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based 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 worked alongside medical and psychiatric practitioners in a team-based setting. Gregory has been licensed and in private practice in Los Angeles since 2017 and maintains regular continuing education to stay current with best practices.

His approach to therapy is individualized and collaborative, meeting each person where they are and tailoring work to their needs and goals. He aims to create a space where people can express themselves, develop comfort in their own identity, and pursue personal growth. Gregory draws from a range of therapeutic methods including attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices to address concerns efficiently and compassionately.

He offers skills in complex differential diagnosis to clarify overlapping symptoms and guide treatment planning, and when a condition is beyond his scope he provides thoughtful guidance and referrals. Gregory also brings creative interests to his work as a songwriter and musician, and emphasizes warmth, empathy, and practical support as clients pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Gregory Harbaugh

Gregory integrates client-centered therapy, attachment-based work, and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients online. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive environment where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them explore values, identity, and goals. Attachment-based therapy examines relational patterns and early bonds to help people understand how relationships influence thoughts and emotions, which can be useful for intimacy, relationship, and attachment concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of the process. Gregory works together with each person to assess needs, experiment with strategies, and adjust methods so therapy fits the client’s goals and preferences rather than imposing a single model.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, accommodate busy routines, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not convenient.