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Gregory Gomez

Gregory Gomez

LMFT, LPCC

California

Experienced therapist focusing on motivation and change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT, LPCC
License
LMFT, California / 109071; LPCC, California / 6548
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivational support
    • Relationship help
    • Practical skills

    About Gregory

    Gregory Gomez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in California. He brings 11 years of experience and a straightforward, supportive style for people facing relationship strain, mood struggles, or questions about purpose and identity.

    He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University Dominguez Hills and a master’s in psychology from Brandman University with an emphasis in Marriage and Family/Professional Clinical Counseling. Gregory has spent more than a decade in mental health settings, including work with people recovering from substance use and those with co-occurring conditions.

    In sessions he aims to help people set clear goals and make steady progress. He uses practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. He also helps with communication problems, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

    Gregory integrates several approaches to match each person’s needs, including Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements drawn from dialectical behavior approaches and trauma-focused work. He also draws on methods for couples where relevant, informed by the Gottman Method.

    Clients can expect a collaborative, nonjudgmental conversation about values, motivation, and next steps. He encourages small, achievable changes and checks in on progress along the way. Gregory’s background includes a county-level CBT certification for late-life depression in Riverside, California, which informs his work with older adults dealing with mood concerns.

  2. How Gregory blends approaches for online work

    Gregory commonly draws on Motivational Interviewing, which focuses on identifying what matters to the client and building their own reasons to change. It is useful for challenges like substance use, low motivation, or when someone feels stuck.

    He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy elements are used to teach emotion regulation and coping tools for intense feelings.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gregory will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the situation. That collaborative decision-making shapes which techniques are emphasized over time.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try approaches such as motivational interviewing and CBT in the context of everyday life and routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Gregory commonly help with?

    He works with people around addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, trauma and grief, and related concerns such as anger and self-esteem.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    He uses a collaborative and goal-focused style that emphasizes motivation and practical skills. Conversations tend to be straightforward and aimed at small, doable changes.

    What is his professional background?

    He has 11 years of experience in mental health, including work with people recovering from substances and those with co-occurring disorders, plus experience with LGBTQ communities and later-life depression care.

    What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

    He holds LMFT and LPCC credentials in California and practices in that state.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are session costs handled?

    Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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